West Essex Middle School vs Little Falls Township Public School # 1
West Essex Middle School and Little Falls Township Public School # 1 are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.8 out of 10. West Essex Middle School is significantly larger with 622 students, about 1.6× the size of Little Falls Township Public School # 1 (381). In math proficiency, West Essex Middle School leads at 65.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
West Essex Middle School
North Caldwell, NJ
7.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
622 students
Little Falls Township Public School # 1
Little Falls, NJ
7.8/10
Middle School5th – 8th
381 students
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| Metric | West Essex Middle School | Little Falls Township Public School # 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 3.5% | 21.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.7 | 8.7 |
| State Rank | #509 of 2,466 | #482 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 79th | 81th |
Test Scores
| Subject | West Essex Middle School | Little Falls Township Public School # 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 64.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 79.0% | 85.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | West Essex Middle School | Little Falls Township Public School # 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 622 | 381 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 3.5% | 21.3% |
| District | West Essex Regional School District | Little Falls Township Public School District |
| City | North Caldwell | Little Falls |
Neighborhood
| Metric | North Caldwell (07006) | Little Falls (07424) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $148,645 | $104,122 |
| Median Home Value | $667,300 | $477,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,973 | $1,771 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 64.9% | 42.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 25 min |