Woodcliff Lake School District

The Woodcliff Lake School District in New Jersey is home to two exceptional schools: Dorchester Elementary School and Woodcliff Middle School. Both schools have consistently high academic performance, with Dorchester Elementary ranked 121 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools and Woodcliff Middle ranked 20 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools in 2022-2023.

Dorchester Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic achievement, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. The school significantly outperforms the state average in NJSLA test scores, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points higher than the New Jersey average. Woodcliff Middle School also demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts across grades 6-8, and it outperforms the state average in NJSLA test scores by a significant margin, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra I.

Both schools serve a predominantly white student population, with Dorchester Elementary at 79.2% and Woodcliff Middle at 81.06%. The low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 1% at both schools) indicates that the Woodcliff Lake School District serves a relatively high-income student population. While the data suggests a focus on academic excellence, further investigation into the district's efforts to promote diversity and ensure equitable resource allocation would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the Woodcliff Lake School District's strengths and areas for improvement.