Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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George Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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George Washington Middle School's student population of 641 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
George Washington Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
60%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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George Washington Middle School is ranked #428 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are George Washington Middle School often compared to?
George Washington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
641 students attend George Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of George Washington Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington Middle School offer ?
George Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is George Washington Middle School part of?
George Washington Middle School is part of Ridgewood Public School District.
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