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#1869 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Martin J. Ryerson School
Middle School · Ringwood School District · Ringwood, NJ
A Ringwood School District middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 VALLEY ROAD, Ringwood, NJ 07456
- Math 37% vs NJ 33% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin J. Ryerson School score 46% proficient, which is below 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 7 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
8.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin J. Ryerson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ringwood), 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
$142,529
Median home value
$434,800
Median rent
$1,934/mo
College educated
50.3%
Homeownership
95.5%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Day School at MahwahPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–8 | 3.8 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Ramapo RidgeEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 636 | 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.
Ringwood School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $30,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin J. Ryerson School is listed in Ringwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin J. Ryerson School
Martin J. Ryerson School is a public middle school in Ringwood, NJ, part of Ringwood School District, serving approximately 370 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,869 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin J. Ryerson School
What grades does Martin J. Ryerson School serve?
Martin J. Ryerson School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Martin J. Ryerson School?
Martin J. Ryerson School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin J. Ryerson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin J. Ryerson School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin J. Ryerson School rank in NJ?
Martin J. Ryerson School ranks #1,869 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Martin J. Ryerson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin J. Ryerson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Martin J. Ryerson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin J. Ryerson School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Martin J. Ryerson School a charter school?
No, Martin J. Ryerson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin J. Ryerson School a Title I school?
No, Martin J. Ryerson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin J. Ryerson School?
8.1% of students at Martin J. Ryerson 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
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (973) 962-7063
- Area population (ZIP 07456)
- 11,600
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 07456; 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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