Very Good
#479 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 19% in state
Little Falls Township Public School # 1
Middle School · Little Falls Township Public School District
Little Falls School # 1 32 Stevens Avenue, Little Falls, NJ 07424
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
5th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#479 of 2,466
In Little Falls
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
Little Falls Township Public School District
Equity
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Little Falls Township Public School # 1
Middle School in Little Falls · grades 5th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Little Falls Township Public School # 1
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 is a public middle school in Little Falls, NJ, part of Little Falls Township Public School District. Little Falls Township Public School # 1 serves approximately 381 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Little Falls Township Public School # 1 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Little Falls Township Public School # 1 show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Little Falls Township Public School # 1 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Little Falls Township Public School # 1 — Students at Little Falls Township Public School # 1 score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 47 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Little Falls Township Public School # 1 Compares
See how Little Falls Township Public School # 1 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
Little Falls School # 1 32 Stevens Avenue, Little Falls, NJ 07424
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Little Falls Township Public School # 1 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Memorial Middle School (rated 8.7/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Cedar Grove), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Gould/Mountain Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby N. Caldwell), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Memorial Middle School (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Woodland Park), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Little Falls, see our Little Falls schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| North End Elementary School Cedar Grove | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Passaic Valley Regional High School Little Falls | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 2 Little Falls | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| BANYAN UPPER SCHOOL Little Falls | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| MONARCH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Little Falls | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 3 Little Falls | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Memorial Middle School Woodland Park | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Beatrice Gilmore School Woodland Park | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Washington Park School Totowa | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Grandview Elementary School N. Caldwell | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Memorial Middle School Cedar Grove | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Essex Junior Academy Cedar Grove | 2.0 mi | — |
| ACADEMY OF ST JAMES OF THE MARCHES Totowa | 1.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Charles Olbon School Woodland Park | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Memorial School Totowa | 2.0 mi | 5.4 |
| PIONEER ACADEMY Wayne | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| ST CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL Cedar Grove | 2.4 mi | 5.0 |
| School One Woodland Park | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Gould/Mountain Elementary School N. Caldwell | 2.2 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07424 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,122
Median Home Value
$477,300
Median Rent
$1,771/mo
Population
27,475
College Educated
42.4%
Homeownership
66.5%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
44
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alfred S. Faust Middle School East Rutherford, NJ | 7.8 |
| Belhaven Middle School Linwood, NJ | 7.8 |
| Black River Middle School Chester, NJ | 7.8 |
| Indian Mills Memorial School Shamong, NJ | 7.8 |
| Veterans Middle School North Arlington, NJ | 7.8 |
| West Brook Middle School Paramus, NJ | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Little Falls Township Public School # 1
What grades does Little Falls Township Public School # 1 serve?
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Little Falls Township Public School # 1?
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Township Public School # 1?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Township Public School # 1 is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Falls Township Public School # 1 rank in NJ?
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 ranks #479 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Little Falls Township Public School # 1's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Little Falls Township Public School # 1?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Falls Township Public School # 1 has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Little Falls Township Public School # 1 a charter school?
No, Little Falls Township Public School # 1 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Falls Township Public School # 1 a Title I school?
No, Little Falls Township Public School # 1 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Falls Township Public School # 1?
21.3% of students at Little Falls Township Public School # 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 21.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (973) 256-1033
Resources & Links
District
Little Falls Township Public School District- District Enrollment
- 935
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,405
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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