Grover Cleveland Middle School

Summary:

Grover Cleveland Middle School is a public middle school located in Caldwell, New Jersey, serving 586 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Caldwell-West School District, which is ranked 181 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grover Cleveland Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in NJSLA/English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 7th-grade students had an 80.4% proficiency rate in ELA, compared to the state average of 55.7%. The school's special education students have also performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 31% of New Jersey middle schools in 2020-2021 and the top 29% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's low socioeconomic status students ranked in the top 22% of New Jersey middle schools in 2021-2022, a significant improvement from the previous year's ranking in the bottom 49%. Grover Cleveland Middle School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.3% to 9.6% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average.

While Grover Cleveland Middle School's overall performance is strong, there are some racial achievement gaps. In 2022-2023, the school's white students ranked in the top 39% of New Jersey middle schools in ELA, while Hispanic students ranked in the top 30%. The school generally outperforms the nearby middle schools, such as East Hanover Middle School, which has a similar high-performing profile. However, Grover Cleveland Middle School's science proficiency rates, while still above the state average, are the lowest among the core subject areas, suggesting an opportunity for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 36 Academy Rd
       Caldwell, NJ  07006


(973) 228-9115

District: Caldwell-West School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,655 Help


Students who attend Grover Cleveland Middle School usually attend:

High:    James Caldwell High School

Feeder schools for Grover Cleveland Middle School:

Elementary:    Harrison School
    Jefferson Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
Hispanic:
14.0%
Asian:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grover Cleveland Middle School ranks better than 74.2% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), Hispanic (14%), Asian (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grover Cleveland Middle School is $10,655.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Grover Cleveland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grover Cleveland Middle School 193rd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Grover Cleveland Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Caldwell-West School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell-West School District 181st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grover Cleveland Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Grover Cleveland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.50 161st 574 72.0%
2004 77.00 159th 588 73.0%
2005 76.87 159th 599 73.5%
2006 73.68 196th 615 68.1%
2007 75.23 169th 631 73.2%
2008 76.25 149th 640 76.7%
2009 75.71 168th 664 74.7%
2010 74.47 186th 677 72.5%
2011 76.91 158th 684 76.9%
2012 75.50 192nd 677 71.6%
2013 74.08 199th 704 71.7%
2014 78.49 155th 717 78.4%
2015 60.37 260th 713 63.5%
2016 61.59 251st 713 64.8%
2017 60.08 282nd 712 60.4%
2018 62.58 255th 716 64.4%
2019 63.61 263rd 745 64.7%
2021 73.35 147th 652 77.5%
2022 73.44 165th 745 77.9%
2023 69.63 193rd 748 74.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grover Cleveland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.21 290th 471 38.4%
2019 50.31 201st 492 59.1%
2021 69.20 77th 401 80.8%
2022 62.83 125th 535 76.6%
2023 57.05 157th 505 68.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grover Cleveland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.20 229th 522 56.1%
2019 46.58 274th 541 49.4%
2022 60.96 121st 549 78.0%
2023 36.03 356th 568 37.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Grover Cleveland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.03 242nd 680 64.4%
2019 62.32 269th 703 61.7%
2021 65.34 177th 625 71.7%
2022 73.68 174th 726 76.0%
2023 69.60 201st 720 72.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Grover Cleveland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.57 248th 675 63.3%
2019 65.19 238th 697 65.9%
2021 79.02 106th 635 83.3%
2022 72.17 166th 730 77.3%
2023 68.41 195th 718 72.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grover Cleveland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.23 96th 504 81.0%
2019 71.34 108th 524 79.4%
2021 50.07 199th 480 58.5%
2022 44.37 292nd 591 50.6%
2023 60.53 178th 587 69.7%
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Rank History for White students at Grover Cleveland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.35 288th 497 42.1%
2019 47.90 268th 504 46.8%
2021 59.74 142nd 435 67.4%
2022 63.83 161st 512 68.6%
2023 58.03 197th 509 61.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Grover Cleveland Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 472 3 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1989 450 1 28 7 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 460 2 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1991 453 5 35 10 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1992 430 4 32 12 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1993 435 4 27 11 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1994 432 4 24 11 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 459 3 22 14 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1996 459 3 22 14 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 507 6 22 10 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1999 518 5 30 10 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2000 540 3 33 16 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2001 562 8 27 26 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2002 574 12 26 31 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2003 574 12 26 31 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2004 567 8 23 28 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2005 567 7 28 32 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2006 551 10 22 34 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2007 549 13 28 31 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2008 546 10 36 35 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 528 12 30 43 0 0 0 0 613
2010 542 13 34 39 0 2 1 0 631
2011 533 14 29 42 0 3 0 0 621
2012 527 8 33 45 0 3 1 0 617
2013 570 9 25 41 0 2 0 0 647
2014 549 11 29 45 0 2 1 0 637
2015 539 10 27 44 0 1 5 0 626
2016 531 9 30 57 0 0 6 0 633
2017 523 12 25 69 0 0 4 0 633
2018 513 11 21 77 0 0 4 0 626
2019 500 11 27 92 0 1 5 0 636
2020 499 13 30 91 0 2 8 0 643
2021 489 17 24 90 0 2 4 0 626
2022 459 14 27 66 0 1 4 0 571
2023 462 11 27 82 0 0 4 0 586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grover Cleveland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 499 38.0 13.1 n/a
1989 486 38.0 12.7 n/a
1990 489 37.0 13.2 0.2
1991 503 38.0 13.2 0.6
1992 478 37.0 12.9 0.8
1993 477 37.3 12.8 0.8
1994 471 35.1 13.4 0.4
1995 498 38.3 13.0 2
1996 498 38.3 13.0 2
1998 545 39.7 13.7 1.3
1999 563 37.6 15.0 n/a
2000 592 36.0 16.4 0.8
2001 623 36.3 17.2 1.4
2002 643 46.6 13.8 0.9
2003 643 46.6 13.8 0.9
2004 626 45.6 13.7 1.3
2005 634 47.0 13.5 n/a
2006 617 45.0 13.7 2.3
2007 621 44.0 14.1 0.6
2008 627 33.0 19.0 1.4
2009 613 50.1 13.4 3.1
2010 631 37.0 17.0 3
2011 621 38.0 16.3 4
2012 617 49.2 12.5 4.1
2013 647 49.8 12.9 2.2
2014 637 47.3 13.4 4.4
2015 626 55.0 11.3 7.3
2016 633 50.0 12.6 8.8
2017 633 54.0 11.7 9
2018 626 55.5 11.2 9.9
2019 636 55.5 11.4 8.6
2020 643 52.5 12.2 9.3
2021 626 52.5 11.9 6.9
2022 571 50.0 11.4 5.3
2023 586 50.0 11.7 6.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grover Cleveland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 499 38.0 13.1 n/a
1989 486 38.0 12.7 n/a
1990 489 37.0 13.2 0.2
1991 503 38.0 13.2 0.6
1992 478 37.0 12.9 0.8
1993 477 37.3 12.8 0.8
1994 471 35.1 13.4 0.4
1995 498 38.3 13.0 2
1996 498 38.3 13.0 2
1998 545 39.7 13.7 1.3
1999 563 37.6 15.0 n/a
2000 592 36.0 16.4 0.8
2001 623 36.3 17.2 1.4
2002 643 46.6 13.8 0.9
2003 643 46.6 13.8 0.9
2004 626 45.6 13.7 1.3
2005 634 47.0 13.5 n/a
2006 617 45.0 13.7 2.3
2007 621 44.0 14.1 0.6
2008 627 33.0 19.0 1.4
2009 613 50.1 13.4 3.1
2010 631 37.0 17.0 3
2011 621 38.0 16.3 4
2012 617 49.2 12.5 4.1
2013 647 49.8 12.9 2.2
2014 637 47.3 13.4 4.4
2015 626 55.0 11.3 7.3
2016 633 50.0 12.6 8.8
2017 633 54.0 11.7 9
2018 626 55.5 11.2 9.9
2019 636 55.5 11.4 8.6
2020 643 52.5 12.2 9.3
2021 626 52.5 11.9 6.9
2022 571 50.0 11.4 5.3
2023 586 50.0 11.7 6.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grover Cleveland Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $21 (0.2%) $10,634 (99.8%) $10,655

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grover Cleveland Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 263rd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 193rd of 748 Middle schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grover Cleveland Middle School)56.242.1
 14.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell-West School District)56.242.1
 14.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grover Cleveland Middle School)38.841.8
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell-West School District)38.841.8
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grover Cleveland Middle School)78.680.4
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell-West School District)78.680.4
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grover Cleveland Middle School)56.661.7
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell-West School District)56.661.7
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grover Cleveland Middle School)62.557.8
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell-West School District)62.557.8
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grover Cleveland Middle School)4133.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell-West School District)4133.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Grover Cleveland Middle School)94.796.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Caldwell-West School District)94.796.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Grover Cleveland Middle School)94.796.5
 1.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Caldwell-West School District)49.151.3
 2.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students636586
 7.9%
African American1111
American Indian00
Asian2727
Hispanic9282
 10.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White500462
 7.6%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.6%6.3%
 2.3%


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Grover Cleveland Middle School ranks 193rd of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Grover Cleveland Middle School.

Students at Grover Cleveland Middle School are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Grover Cleveland Middle School usually go on to attend James Caldwell High School


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