George Washington Middle School

Summary:

George Washington Middle School is a public middle school located in Ridgewood, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 641 students. The school is part of the Ridgewood Public School District, which is ranked 46th out of 615 districts in New Jersey and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

George Washington Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with exceptional academic performance. The school's students demonstrate high proficiency rates in NJSLA/English Language Arts, NJSLA/Mathematics, and NJSLA-S/Science, outperforming the state averages. The school's performance on NJSLA/Algebra I and NJSLA/Geometry assessments is particularly noteworthy, with 100% proficiency rates for 8th-grade students. Additionally, the school's performance is exceptional across various student subgroups, ranking among the top 10% of New Jersey middle schools for Asian students and the top 22% for Hispanic students.

George Washington Middle School also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates, which are significantly lower than the state average. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 60.53% White, 2.03% African American, 10.61% Hispanic, 17% Asian, and 9.83% two or more races, is a unique characteristic compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Memorial Middle School. The school's exceptional performance in mathematics, with 100% proficiency rates in NJSLA/Algebra I, further highlights its commitment to academic excellence.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 155 Washington Pl
       Ridgewood, NJ  07451


(201) 670-2790

District: Ridgewood Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,167 Help


Students who attend George Washington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ridgewood High School

Feeder schools for George Washington Middle School:

Elementary:    Orchard Elementary School
    Ridge Elementary School
    Willard Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  641

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
Asian:
17.0%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.4% Help


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Compare Details George Washington Middle School ranks better than 85.4% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.67. (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 (60.5%), Asian (17%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Washington Middle School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington Middle School is $11,167.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

George Washington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Middle School 109th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See George Washington Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ridgewood Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgewood Public School District 46th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George Washington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at George Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.97 22nd 574 96.2%
2004 87.81 24th 588 95.9%
2005 86.91 37th 599 93.8%
2006 85.68 41st 615 93.3%
2007 83.68 52nd 631 91.8%
2008 86.46 28th 640 95.6%
2009 86.38 39th 664 94.1%
2010 86.33 43rd 677 93.6%
2011 89.14 13th 684 98.1%
2012 87.75 33rd 677 95.1%
2013 87.75 33rd 704 95.3%
2014 85.76 55th 717 92.3%
2015 70.52 168th 713 76.4%
2016 77.73 129th 713 81.9%
2017 80.49 122nd 712 82.9%
2018 82.15 94th 716 86.9%
2019 83.15 85th 745 88.6%
2021 87.87 58th 652 91.1%
2022 80.57 117th 745 84.3%
2023 81.67 109th 748 85.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at George Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.61 13th 227 94.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at George Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.05 47th 471 90.0%
2019 86.66 34th 492 93.1%
2021 88.71 14th 401 96.5%
2022 78.21 59th 535 89.0%
2023 68.19 83rd 505 83.6%
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Rank History for Female students at George Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.96 88th 680 87.1%
2019 86.86 58th 703 91.7%
2021 85.33 63rd 625 89.9%
2022 88.62 55th 726 92.4%
2023 89.77 51st 720 92.9%
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Rank History for Male students at George Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.43 60th 675 91.1%
2019 92.42 39th 697 94.4%
2021 92.15 35th 635 94.5%
2022 96.15 17th 730 97.7%
2023 94.05 22nd 718 96.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at George Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.83 58th 200 71.0%
2019 68.17 67th 199 66.3%
2022 81.04 24th 200 88.0%
2023 85.94 10th 201 95.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at George Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.31 30th 504 94.0%
2019 79.27 64th 524 87.8%
2021 73.57 69th 480 85.6%
2022 94.27 18th 591 97.0%
2023 92.24 22nd 587 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at George Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.51 71st 497 85.7%
2019 85.64 42nd 504 91.7%
2021 80.95 51st 435 88.3%
2022 88.99 33rd 512 93.6%
2023 83.71 45th 509 91.2%
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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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by a student
Monday, January 8, 2018

Open Quote this school is awesome! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 18, 2016

Open Quote Don't know what the other reviewer was talking about. My son does science experiments/labs all the time, and in math is with his classmates at grade 8 taking Algebra 1, which most NJ kids don't have until high school. Most teachers are fun and creative and there is a caring vibe. Mr. Pfeiffer in guidance is amazing. Lucky this is my neighborhood school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Open Quote Terrible math program. Over 30% of kids have private tutors to teach them the things they should be learning in school - this may explain why the NJASK scores are good. Except for an accelerated math program beginning in 7th grade for a select group of kids, there is NOTHING to offer the top performers on a daily basis. Most of these kids are bored beyond belief as most classes are taught at about a 5th grade level (open book quizzes, multiple choice tests, etc). Science is either the teacher reading from the book or putting on a video - no hands on experiments, no use of microscopes. Many kids have a terrible time first semester in 9th grade as they are not adequately prepared for high school. Really a shame. Close Quote



Enrollment information for George Washington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 436 15 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1989 415 20 32 3 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1990 411 21 36 5 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1991 438 18 28 5 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1992 438 17 34 13 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1993 444 18 28 20 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1994 449 16 42 21 1 n/a n/a 0 529
1995 434 20 51 11 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1996 434 20 51 11 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1998 487 19 44 11 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 513 18 43 14 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2000 525 16 50 10 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2001 525 14 53 19 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2002 563 10 72 26 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2003 563 10 72 26 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2004 566 9 79 24 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2005 562 11 75 26 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2006 516 10 78 27 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2007 577 10 89 29 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2008 506 5 87 30 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2009 522 11 103 28 0 0 0 0 664
2010 539 10 98 27 0 0 0 0 674
2011 511 9 89 36 0 0 18 0 663
2012 534 8 79 40 0 0 26 0 687
2013 488 10 85 46 0 0 24 0 653
2014 488 11 89 54 0 0 25 0 667
2015 465 13 79 65 0 0 28 0 650
2016 471 8 99 64 0 0 33 0 675
2017 504 11 106 71 0 0 37 0 729
2018 496 7 112 60 0 0 37 0 712
2019 478 8 106 62 0 2 53 0 709
2020 440 7 99 65 1 0 63 0 675
2021 423 7 101 66 0 0 69 0 666
2022 381 11 108 62 0 0 67 0 629
2023 388 13 109 68 0 0 63 0 641

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 George Washington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 37.0 12.7 n/a
1989 470 34.0 13.8 n/a
1990 473 39.0 12.1 1.5
1991 489 36.0 13.5 1.8
1992 502 37.0 13.5 2.4
1993 511 41.3 12.4 2.9
1994 529 43.5 12.2 2.5
1995 516 39.8 13.0 2.7
1996 516 39.8 13.0 2.7
1998 561 41.4 13.6 2.3
1999 588 43.3 13.6 1.5
2000 601 44.0 13.7 1.3
2001 611 46.2 13.2 2
2002 671 50.0 13.4 2.5
2003 671 50.0 13.4 2.5
2004 678 49.0 13.8 2.4
2005 674 48.7 13.8 n/a
2006 631 49.9 12.6 0
2007 705 50.1 14.1 0.4
2008 628 50.0 12.6 n/a
2009 664 48.2 10.9 2.6
2010 674 39.0 17.2 2.1
2011 663 43.1 15.3 1.7
2012 687 53.7 12.7 2.5
2013 653 54.8 11.9 3.4
2014 667 55.8 11.9 2.4
2015 650 56.0 11.6 3.7
2016 675 57.0 11.8 3.4
2017 729 58.0 12.5 2.2
2018 712 54.0 13.1 2.1
2019 709 51.0 13.8 1.8
2020 675 56.5 11.9 1.9
2021 666 54.1 12.3 1.7
2022 629 56.4 11.1 2.7
2023 641 55.5 11.5 3.4

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 George Washington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 37.0 12.7 n/a
1989 470 34.0 13.8 n/a
1990 473 39.0 12.1 1.5
1991 489 36.0 13.5 1.8
1992 502 37.0 13.5 2.4
1993 511 41.3 12.4 2.9
1994 529 43.5 12.2 2.5
1995 516 39.8 13.0 2.7
1996 516 39.8 13.0 2.7
1998 561 41.4 13.6 2.3
1999 588 43.3 13.6 1.5
2000 601 44.0 13.7 1.3
2001 611 46.2 13.2 2
2002 671 50.0 13.4 2.5
2003 671 50.0 13.4 2.5
2004 678 49.0 13.8 2.4
2005 674 48.7 13.8 n/a
2006 631 49.9 12.6 0
2007 705 50.1 14.1 0.4
2008 628 50.0 12.6 n/a
2009 664 48.2 10.9 2.6
2010 674 39.0 17.2 2.1
2011 663 43.1 15.3 1.7
2012 687 53.7 12.7 2.5
2013 653 54.8 11.9 3.4
2014 667 55.8 11.9 2.4
2015 650 56.0 11.6 3.7
2016 675 57.0 11.8 3.4
2017 729 58.0 12.5 2.2
2018 712 54.0 13.1 2.1
2019 709 51.0 13.8 1.8
2020 675 56.5 11.9 1.9
2021 666 54.1 12.3 1.7
2022 629 56.4 11.1 2.7
2023 641 55.5 11.5 3.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for George Washington Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $71 (0.6%) $11,096 (99.4%) $11,167

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George Washington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 109th of 748 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Middle School)80.380.2
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Public School District)80.280.6
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Middle School)76.768.3
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Public School District)73.464
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Middle School)84.782.6
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Public School District)84.781.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Middle School)7461.6
 12.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Public School District)72.666.3
 6.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Middle School)84.881.7
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Public School District)85.881.1
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Middle School)9.50
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Public School District)6.76.5
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.315.4
 13.9%
8th Grade Algebra I (George Washington Middle School)75.7100
 24.3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Ridgewood Public School District)73.396.1
 22.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (George Washington Middle School)94.530.3
 64.2%
   8th Grade Geometry (Ridgewood Public School District)97.228
 69.2%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (George Washington Middle School)77.4100
 22.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ridgewood Public School District)7067.7
 2.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (George Washington Middle School)94.739.3
 55.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Ridgewood Public School District)60.935.1
 25.8%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students709641
 9.6%
African American813
 62.5%
American Indian00
Asian106109
 2.8%
Hispanic6268
 9.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White478388
 18.8%
Two or More Races5363
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.8%3.4%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington Middle School

Students who attend George Washington Middle School usually go on to attend Ridgewood High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 641 students attended George Washington Middle School.

George Washington Middle School ranks 109th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at George Washington Middle School are 61% White, 17% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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