Is Waldwick Middle School a good school?

Yes. Waldwick Middle School ranks in the top 7.3% of New Jersey middle schools.

How many students attend Waldwick Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 387 students attended Waldwick Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Waldwick Middle School?

Students at Waldwick Middle School are 70% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Waldwick Middle School attend?

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

Waldwick Middle School

Summary:

Waldwick Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Waldwick, New Jersey. With 379 students, the school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, currently placing 54th out of 743 New Jersey middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Waldwick Middle School's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. The school consistently outperforms the state average in NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) test scores, with 84.7% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.9%. In Mathematics, Waldwick Middle School's proficiency rates range from 57.7% to 62.4% across the grades, significantly higher than the state averages of 19.4% to 36.2%. The school's student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as special education students, also perform at high levels compared to their peers statewide.

Waldwick Middle School's performance is generally stronger than nearby middle schools, such as Franklin Avenue Middle School and Eric S. Smith Middle School. The school also stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I and Geometry, with 100% of students proficient or better in these subjects in recent years, far exceeding the state averages. While the school could potentially improve in NJSLA Science, its overall academic excellence and efficient use of resources, with a spending per student of $11,561 in 2018-2019, make it a standout middle school in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

155 Wyckoff Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463

(201) 652-9000

District: Waldwick School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,561

Students who attend Waldwick Middle School usually attend:

High:

Waldwick High School

Feeder schools for Waldwick Middle School:

Elementary:	Crescent Elementary School
	Julia A Traphagen School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 387

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.5%

Hispanic:

18.3%

Asian:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waldwick Middle School ranks better than 92.7% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.71. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), Hispanic (18.3%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waldwick Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Waldwick Middle School employs 36.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waldwick Middle School is $11,561.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waldwick Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waldwick Middle School 54^th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Waldwick Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Waldwick School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waldwick School District 107^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waldwick Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Waldwick Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2006	71.48	224^th	615	63.6%
2007	72.26	199^th	631	68.5%
2008	75.24	161^st	640	74.8%
2009	72.63	201^st	664	69.7%
2010	74.71	183^rd	677	73.0%
2011	76.35	168^th	684	75.4%
2012	76.90	176^th	677	74.0%
2013	79.41	137^th	704	80.5%
2014	77.91	162^nd	717	77.4%
2015	73.56	148^th	713	79.2%
2016	73.92	155^th	713	78.3%
2017	80.40	124^th	712	82.6%
2018	66.88	223^rd	716	68.9%
2019	80.99	118^th	745	84.2%
2021	81.01	102^nd	652	84.4%
2022	84.60	85^th	745	88.6%
2023	87.18	65^th	748	91.3%
2024	88.71	54^th	743	92.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Waldwick Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	53.87	182^nd	471	61.4%
2019	71.12	96^th	492	80.5%
2021	59.15	118^th	401	70.6%
2022	65.95	108^th	535	79.8%
2023	75.99	57^th	505	88.7%
2024	57.48	153^rd	510	70.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Waldwick Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	71.31	190^th	680	72.1%
2019	83.97	89^th	703	87.3%
2021	79.18	101^st	625	83.8%
2022	82.01	105^th	726	85.5%
2023	83.50	99^th	720	86.3%
2024	85.26	90^th	717	87.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Waldwick Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	61.95	243^rd	675	64.0%
2019	75.76	164^th	697	76.5%
2021	79.61	103^rd	635	83.8%
2022	84.97	88^th	730	87.9%
2023	89.34	60^th	718	91.6%
2024	90.71	56^th	719	92.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waldwick Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	65.90	136^th	504	73.0%
2019	66.11	138^th	524	73.7%
2021	56.53	162^nd	480	66.3%
2022	69.52	117^th	591	80.2%
2023	75.05	93^rd	587	84.2%
2024	77.07	90^th	589	84.7%

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Rank History for White students at Waldwick Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	51.37	242^nd	497	51.3%
2019	72.99	112^th	504	77.8%
2021	77.31	62^nd	435	85.7%
2022	77.55	87^th	512	83.0%
2023	81.62	62^nd	509	87.8%
2024	83.02	57^th	510	88.8%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waldwick Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	322	4	19	29	1	n/a	n/a	375
2006	328	3	22	32	2	n/a	n/a	387
2007	316	3	26	27	1	n/a	n/a	373
2008	314	2	26	28	1	n/a	n/a	371
2009	310	5	25	32	0	0	0	372
2010	317	5	15	32	0	0	0	369
2011	321	7	21	28	0	0	0	377
2012	312	11	18	38	0	0	0	379
2013	301	11	21	33	0	0	0	366
2014	301	10	14	42	0	0	0	367
2015	283	5	18	40	0	0	0	346
2016	285	6	19	52	0	0	2	364
2017	281	5	23	47	0	0	6	362
2018	286	4	24	44	0	0	9	367
2019	277	4	29	48	0	0	6	364
2020	272	6	25	64	0	0	9	376
2021	265	5	22	68	0	0	7	367
2022	261	7	23	63	0	0	15	369
2023	261	5	23	74	0	1	15	379
2024	269	5	21	71	1	1	19	387

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 Waldwick Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	375	23.8	15.8	n/a
2006	387	24.0	16.1	1
2007	373	23.0	16.2	n/a
2008	371	20.0	18.6	n/a
2009	372	31.3	11.3	0
2010	369	19.0	19.4	0
2011	377	20.0	18.8	2.1
2012	379	27.4	13.8	1.3
2013	366	28.4	12.8	1.4
2014	367	28.2	13.0	2.2
2015	346	28.0	12.3	0.9
2016	364	30.0	12.1	1.6
2017	362	32.3	11.2	0.8
2018	367	35.9	10.2	0
2019	364	36.4	10.0	0
2020	376	35.7	10.5	0.8
2021	367	34.4	10.6	0.8
2022	369	33.2	11.0	0.8
2023	379	34.9	10.8	0.8
2024	387	36.7	10.5	1.3

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 Waldwick Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	375	23.8	15.8	n/a
2006	387	24.0	16.1	1
2007	373	23.0	16.2	n/a
2008	371	20.0	18.6	n/a
2009	372	31.3	11.3	0
2010	369	19.0	19.4	0
2011	377	20.0	18.8	2.1
2012	379	27.4	13.8	1.3
2013	366	28.4	12.8	1.4
2014	367	28.2	13.0	2.2
2015	346	28.0	12.3	0.9
2016	364	30.0	12.1	1.6
2017	362	32.3	11.2	0.8
2018	367	35.9	10.2	0
2019	364	36.4	10.0	0
2020	376	35.7	10.5	0.8
2021	367	34.4	10.6	0.8
2022	369	33.2	11.0	0.8
2023	379	34.9	10.8	0.8
2024	387	36.7	10.5	1.3

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 Waldwick Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,561

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waldwick Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 118^th of 745 Middle schools	Ranks 65^th of 748 Middle schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waldwick Middle School)	77.1	65.9	11.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waldwick School District)	77.1	65.9	11.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	56.1	49	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waldwick Middle School)	58.1	48.4	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waldwick School District)	58.1	48.4	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	40.6	34.3	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waldwick Middle School)	78	84.2	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waldwick School District)	78	84.2	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	62.8	55.7	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waldwick Middle School)	49.6	55.6	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waldwick School District)	49.6	55.6	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	42.1	33.8	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waldwick Middle School)	79.7	78.7	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waldwick School District)	79.7	78.7	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	62.9	55.3	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waldwick Middle School)	60.8	65.4	4.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waldwick School District)	60.8	65.4	4.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	29.3	17.8	11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Waldwick Middle School)	100	100
8th Grade Algebra I (Waldwick School District)	100	100
8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	75.1	66	9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Waldwick Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Waldwick School District)	61.1	86	24.9%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	379	4.1%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	29	23	20.7%
Hispanic	48	74	54.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	277	261	5.8%
Two or More Races	6	15	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	0.8%	0.8%

Schools Near Waldwick Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)					NJSLA Mathematics (2024)					NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waldwick Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Wyckoff Avenue	Waldwick	07463	Bergen County	Waldwick School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 652-9000	387	37	10.5	1.3%	269 (69.5%)	5 (1.3%)	71 (18.3%)	21 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (4.9%)	88.7	54^th of 743 public middle schools	92.7%		87.2	65^th of 748 public middle schools	91.3%	11		33.9			71.0	79.3	84.7			62.4	60.8	57.7		100.0	100.0			$11,561		$11,561
Brookside School	Public	4-8	100 Brookside Avenue	Allendale	07401	Bergen County	Allendale Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 327-2020	525	48	10.9	1.7%	360 (68.6%)	5 (1.0%)	33 (6.3%)	90 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.0%)	95.5	10^th of 743 public middle schools	98.7%		96.7	6^th of 748 public middle schools	99.2%	4	53.6	52.5	83.9	75.6	90.0	93.1	88.2	87.9	79.3	76.8	87.1	53.7		97.5	97.5			$10,272	$01	$10,271
George Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Washington Pl	Ridgewood	07451	Bergen County	Ridgewood Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 670-2790	653	57	11.5	3.1%	396 (60.6%)	13 (2.0%)	69 (10.6%)	111 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (9.8%)	82.6	96^th of 743 public middle schools	87.1%		81.7	109^th of 748 public middle schools	85.4%	13		46.6			83.2	85.4	83.6			77.5	69.3			100.0	100.0	37.6	46.7	$11,167	$71	$11,096
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School	Public	6-8	344 Calvin Ct	Wyckoff	07481	Bergen County	Wyckoff Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 848-5750	617	60	10.2	0.5%	518 (84.0%)	5 (0.8%)	34 (5.5%)	33 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)	81.3	113^th of 743 public middle schools	84.8%		84.8	82^nd of 748 public middle schools	89.0%	31		32.6			79.6	69.7	67.2			54.8	66.4	24.2	100.0	98.7	98.9		100.0	$12,168	$258	$11,910
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	335 North Van Dien Ave	Ridgewood	07451	Bergen County	Ridgewood Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 670-2780	635	57	11.2	2.0%	356 (56.1%)	10 (1.6%)	58 (9.1%)	162 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.7%)	78.3	135^th of 743 public middle schools	81.8%		78.4	140^th of 748 public middle schools	81.3%	5		34.5			80.0	86.0	74.7			70.6	64.3			100.0	100.0	21.2	28.7	$11,177		$11,177
Franklin Avenue Middle School	Public	6-8	755 Franklin Avenue	Franklin Lakes	07417	Bergen County	Franklin Lakes School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 891-0202	377	53	7.1	2.4%	288 (76.4%)	6 (1.6%)	35 (9.3%)	34 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	77.6	141^st of 743 public middle schools	81.0%		81.1	118^th of 748 public middle schools	84.2%	23		29.2			73.6	77.7	63.4			60.8	59.0	16.4	100.0		96.8	93.8	93.8	$13,230	$92	$13,138
Eric S. Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	2 Monroe Street	Ramsey	07446	Bergen County	Ramsey School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 785-2313	628	73	8.6	6.5%	457 (72.8%)	12 (1.9%)	73 (11.6%)	61 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	81.7	108^th of 743 public middle schools	85.5%		83.3	95^th of 748 public middle schools	87.3%	13		39.6			69.1	77.7	62.9			54.7	61.4	32.6	100.0	92.7	93.6	100.0	100.0	$11,092		$11,092
Glen Rock Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Harristown Road	Glen Rock	07452	Bergen County	Glen Rock Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 445-7700	614	57	10.7	1.0%	409 (66.6%)	7 (1.1%)	26 (4.2%)	147 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.1%)	85.9	74^th of 743 public middle schools	90.0%		87.1	66^th of 748 public middle schools	91.2%	8		35.6			73.9	74.3	83.5			68.7	69.3	16.7		93.0	93.5	91.7	91.7	$15,503	$28	$15,475
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School	Public	6-8	392 W Saddle River Rd	Upper Saddle River	07458	Bergen County	Upper Saddle River School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 961-6400	387	41	9.4	0.8%	256 (66.1%)	8 (2.1%)	43 (11.1%)	63 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	91.4	34^th of 743 public middle schools	95.4%		92.2	25^th of 748 public middle schools	96.7%	9		35.6			84.5	76.5	75.3			75.8	77.4	67.2		100.0	100.0			$15,979	$51	$15,928
Woodcliff Middle School	Public	6-8	134 Woodcliff Ave	Woodcliff Lake	07677	Bergen County	Woodcliff Lake School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 930-5600	265	21	12.6	1.1%	207 (78.1%)	2 (0.8%)	24 (9.1%)	27 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	93.9	16^th of 743 public middle schools	97.8%		93.1	20^th of 748 public middle schools	97.3%	4		48.1			82.0	94.6	83.0			65.1	70.0	79.0		100.0	100.0			$17,046	$28	$17,018

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