Very Good
#731 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 30% in state
Maywood Avenue School
Middle School · Maywood School District · Maywood, NJ
A middle school in Maywood, NJ where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
452 MAYWOOD AVE, Maywood, NJ 07607
- Math 66% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maywood Avenue School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maywood Avenue 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,544/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maywood), 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
$119,306
Median home value
$495,700
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,402 | Compare → |
| Academy of Greatness and ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| East Brook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Epic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–12 | 2.4 mi | 32 | Compare → |
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.
Maywood School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maywood Avenue School is listed in Maywood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maywood Avenue School
Maywood Avenue School is a public middle school in Maywood, NJ, part of Maywood School District, serving approximately 550 students in grades 4th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maywood Avenue School
What grades does Maywood Avenue School serve?
Maywood Avenue School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Maywood Avenue School?
Maywood Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maywood Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maywood Avenue School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maywood Avenue School rank in NJ?
Maywood Avenue School ranks #731 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Maywood Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maywood Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Maywood Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maywood Avenue School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maywood Avenue School a charter school?
No, Maywood Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maywood Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Maywood Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maywood Avenue School?
16.4% of students at Maywood Avenue 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (201) 845-9114
- Area population (ZIP 07607)
- 10,042
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 07607; 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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