Cresskill Middle School

Summary:

Cresskill Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Cresskill, New Jersey, with a student population of 398 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance, diverse student representation, and low chronic absenteeism.

Cresskill Middle School's academic achievements are truly remarkable. The school consistently outperforms the state averages on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment), with students scoring well above their peers in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and various end-of-course exams like Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 71.5% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 55.3%. The school's performance is particularly impressive for student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Asian students, and English Language Learners, who all achieve at high levels.

Cresskill Middle School's exceptional performance is further highlighted when compared to nearby schools. For instance, in the 2022-2023 school year, Cresskill Middle School's 8th-grade NJSLA/English Language Arts proficiency rate of 71.5% was significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Charles DeWolf Middle School (57%), Tenakill Middle School (88.3%), and Tenafly Middle School (84.4%). The school's exceptional performance in advanced mathematics courses, such as Algebra I and Geometry, is also noteworthy, with proficiency rates far exceeding state averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 Lincoln Drive
       Cresskill, NJ  07626


(201) 227-7791

District: Cresskill Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,670 Help


Students who attend Cresskill Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cresskill High School

Feeder schools for Cresskill Middle School:

Elementary:    Edward H. Bryan
    Merritt Memorial

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.8%
Asian:
35.7%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.3% Help


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Compare Details Cresskill Middle School ranks better than 79.8% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (50.8%), Asian (35.7%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cresskill Middle School is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cresskill Middle School is $9,670.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cresskill Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cresskill Middle School 151st of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Cresskill Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Cresskill Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cresskill Public School District 90th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cresskill Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cresskill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 79.36 129th 677 80.9%
2011 83.35 87th 684 87.3%
2012 79.69 138th 677 79.6%
2013 84.22 75th 704 89.3%
2014 85.00 68th 717 90.5%
2015 60.67 254th 713 64.4%
2016 68.55 198th 713 72.2%
2017 74.53 172nd 712 75.8%
2018 80.75 112th 716 84.4%
2019 82.62 92nd 745 87.7%
2021 95.53 18th 652 97.2%
2022 81.83 107th 745 85.6%
2023 77.05 151st 748 79.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cresskill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.67 2nd 202 99.0%
2019 98.28 3rd 227 98.7%
2021 98.36 3rd 197 98.5%
2023 92.21 14th 288 95.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cresskill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.29 44th 471 90.7%
2019 75.93 75th 492 84.8%
2021 83.03 33rd 401 91.8%
2022 73.43 74th 535 86.2%
2023 68.55 80th 505 84.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cresskill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.51 67th 680 90.1%
2019 82.56 108th 703 84.6%
2021 97.33 7th 625 98.9%
2022 86.61 69th 726 90.5%
2023 77.21 147th 720 79.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cresskill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.70 96th 675 85.8%
2019 87.60 73rd 697 89.5%
2021 92.05 36th 635 94.3%
2022 83.46 100th 730 86.3%
2023 78.78 132nd 718 81.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cresskill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.27 36th 200 82.0%
2019 72.16 60th 199 69.8%
2021 87.86 7th 147 95.2%
2022 70.75 57th 200 71.5%
2023 54.64 103rd 201 48.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cresskill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.11 114th 587 80.6%
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Rank History for White students at Cresskill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.30 158th 497 68.2%
2019 66.90 148th 504 70.6%
2021 87.46 31st 435 92.9%
2022 56.64 201st 512 60.7%
2023 54.76 214th 509 58.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Cresskill Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 237 0 130 29 0 0 0 0 396
2010 236 1 151 35 0 0 1 0 424
2011 242 1 124 39 0 0 0 0 406
2012 247 4 128 36 0 0 0 0 415
2013 249 2 128 31 0 0 1 0 411
2014 240 2 142 28 0 0 0 0 412
2015 243 0 149 28 0 0 1 0 421
2016 247 1 157 21 0 0 3 0 429
2017 251 1 163 21 0 0 5 0 441
2018 251 2 154 18 0 0 12 0 437
2019 239 3 150 20 0 1 13 0 426
2020 258 7 160 20 0 1 11 0 457
2021 276 8 165 30 0 1 16 0 496
2022 231 5 161 29 0 0 12 0 438
2023 202 11 142 29 0 0 14 0 398

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 Cresskill Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 396 20.5 18.0 1.8
2010 424 18.0 23.5 2.6
2011 406 18.8 21.5 2
2012 415 25.2 16.4 2.2
2013 411 14.0 29.3 2.2
2014 412 19.0 21.6 2.2
2015 421 21.0 20.0 1.4
2016 429 23.0 18.6 1.4
2017 441 25.1 17.5 1.1
2018 437 26.7 16.3 0.9
2019 426 26.1 16.3 1.2
2020 457 26.1 17.5 1.5
2021 496 29.0 17.1 0.8
2022 438 27.1 16.1 0.9
2023 398 26.5 15.0 2.3

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 Cresskill Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 396 20.5 18.0 1.8
2010 424 18.0 23.5 2.6
2011 406 18.8 21.5 2
2012 415 25.2 16.4 2.2
2013 411 14.0 29.3 2.2
2014 412 19.0 21.6 2.2
2015 421 21.0 20.0 1.4
2016 429 23.0 18.6 1.4
2017 441 25.1 17.5 1.1
2018 437 26.7 16.3 0.9
2019 426 26.1 16.3 1.2
2020 457 26.1 17.5 1.5
2021 496 29.0 17.1 0.8
2022 438 27.1 16.1 0.9
2023 398 26.5 15.0 2.3

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 Cresskill Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $186 (1.9%) $9,484 (98.1%) $9,670

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cresskill Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 92nd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 151st of 748 Middle schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cresskill Middle School)82.254.9
 27.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cresskill Public School District)82.254.9
 27.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cresskill Middle School)62.965.7
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cresskill Public School District)62.965.7
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
6th Grade Algebra I (Cresskill Middle School)10081
 19%
   6th Grade Algebra I (Cresskill Public School District)10081
 19%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cresskill Middle School)83.868.6
 15.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cresskill Public School District)83.868.6
 15.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cresskill Middle School)57.436
 21.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cresskill Public School District)57.436
 21.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Cresskill Middle School)88.595
 6.5%
   7th Grade Algebra I (Cresskill Public School District)88.595
 6.5%
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cresskill Middle School)83.371.5
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cresskill Public School District)83.371.5
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cresskill Middle School)54.538.6
 15.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cresskill Public School District)54.538.6
 15.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Cresskill Middle School)94.685.7
 8.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Cresskill Public School District)94.685.7
 8.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Cresskill Middle School)10090.9
 9.1%
   8th Grade Geometry (Cresskill Public School District)10090.9
 9.1%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
8th Grade Algebra II (Cresskill Middle School)94.563.2
 31.3%
   8th Grade Algebra II (Cresskill Public School District)94.563.2
 31.3%
   8th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)90.872.6
 18.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Cresskill Middle School)94.186.9
 7.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cresskill Public School District)7156.9
 14.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Cresskill Middle School)10090.9
 9.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Cresskill Public School District)64.857.3
 7.5%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Cresskill Middle School)85.772.2
 13.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Cresskill Public School District)71.173.7
 2.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students426398
 6.6%
African American311
 266.7%
American Indian00
Asian150142
 5.3%
Hispanic2029
 45%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White239202
 15.5%
Two or More Races1314
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.2%2.3%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cresskill Middle School

Students who attend Cresskill Middle School usually go on to attend Cresskill High School

Students at Cresskill Middle School are 51% White, 36% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Cresskill Middle School.

Cresskill Middle School ranks 151st of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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