Very Good
#605 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
George Washington Middle School
Middle School · Ridgewood Public School District · Ridgewood, NJ
A Ridgewood Public School District middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
155 WASHINGTON PL, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
- Math 64% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Middle School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average629/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 635 | Compare → |
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ridgewood Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Middle School is listed in Ridgewood Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Middle School
George Washington Middle School is a public middle school in Ridgewood, NJ, part of Ridgewood Public School District, serving approximately 653 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #605 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Middle School
What grades does George Washington Middle School serve?
George Washington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Middle School rank in NJ?
George Washington Middle School ranks #605 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is George Washington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington 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 George Washington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George Washington Middle School a charter school?
No, George Washington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Middle School a Title I school?
No, George Washington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Middle School?
3.1% of students at George Washington 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
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (201) 670-2790
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.
- 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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