Very Good
#614 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
Anthony Wayne Middle School
Middle School · Wayne Township Public School District · Wayne, NJ
A Wayne Township Public School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 GARSIDE AVENUE, Wayne, NJ 07470
- Math 67% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anthony Wayne Middle School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anthony Wayne Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,561
Median home value
$596,700
Median rent
$2,126/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Mountain SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Joseph A. Taub SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 968 | Compare → |
| Pioneer AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $27,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anthony Wayne Middle School is listed in Wayne Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anthony Wayne Middle School
Anthony Wayne Middle School is a public middle school in Wayne, NJ, part of Wayne Township Public School District, serving approximately 644 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anthony Wayne Middle School
What grades does Anthony Wayne Middle School serve?
Anthony Wayne Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Anthony Wayne Middle School?
Anthony Wayne Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony Wayne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony Wayne Middle School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anthony Wayne Middle School rank in NJ?
Anthony Wayne Middle School ranks #614 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Anthony Wayne Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anthony Wayne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anthony Wayne Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anthony Wayne Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Anthony Wayne Middle School a charter school?
No, Anthony Wayne Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anthony Wayne Middle School a Title I school?
No, Anthony Wayne Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anthony Wayne Middle School?
8.4% of students at Anthony Wayne Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (973) 389-2120
- Area population (ZIP 07470)
- 54,131
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07470; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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