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#46 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 2% in state

Holdrum Middle School

Middle School · River Vale Public School District · River Vale, NJ

A River Vale Public School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

393 RIVERVALE ROAD, River Vale, NJ 07675

  • Math 71% vs NJ 36% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs NJ 57% (2025)
  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+5.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+29.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.8 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$28,276
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Students at Holdrum Middle School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
36%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
57%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 78% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

0.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Holdrum 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$176,981

Median home value

$680,600

Median rent

$2,347/mo

College educated

65.2%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07675; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charles Dewolf Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.65–81.2 mi359Compare →
George G WhiteEnrollment path unverified8.55–81.3 mi492Compare →
Primoris AcademyPrivate · tuition8.6privateK–121.6 mi114Compare →
Westwood Regional Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.86–82.1 mi683Compare →

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.

River Vale Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$28,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holdrum Middle School is listed in River Vale Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holdrum Middle School

Holdrum Middle School is a public middle school in River Vale, NJ, part of River Vale Public School District, serving approximately 348 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holdrum Middle School

What grades does Holdrum Middle School serve?

Holdrum Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Holdrum Middle School?

Holdrum Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holdrum Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holdrum Middle School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holdrum Middle School rank in NJ?

Holdrum Middle School ranks #46 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Holdrum Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holdrum Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Holdrum Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holdrum Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holdrum Middle School a charter school?

No, Holdrum Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holdrum Middle School a Title I school?

No, Holdrum Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holdrum Middle School?

0.9% of students at Holdrum 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
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%
Area population (ZIP 07675)
27,050
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
43.1
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 07675; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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