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#1350 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Bogota Middle School
Middle School · Bogota Public School District · Bogota, NJ
A middle school in Bogota, NJ where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
131 East Fort Lee Road, Bogota, NJ 07603
- Math 42% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bogota Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2022, reaching 53% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 10 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bogota 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bogota), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,321
Median home value
$443,400
Median rent
$1,893/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Greatness and ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Ycs George Washington SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Hackensack Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bogota Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bogota Middle School is listed in Bogota Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bogota Middle School
Bogota Middle School is a public middle school in Bogota, NJ, part of Bogota Public School District, serving approximately 189 students in grades 6th-7th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bogota Middle School
What grades does Bogota Middle School serve?
Bogota Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Bogota Middle School?
Bogota Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bogota Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bogota Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bogota Middle School rank in NJ?
Bogota Middle School ranks #1,350 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bogota Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bogota Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Bogota Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bogota Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Bogota Middle School a charter school?
No, Bogota Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bogota Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bogota Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bogota Middle School?
63.0% of students at Bogota 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (201) 441-4800
- Area population (ZIP 07603)
- 9,110
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 07603; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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