Excellent
#141 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 6% in state
Upper School
Middle School · Englewood Cliffs School District
143 CHARLOTTE PL, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher
7:1
Score
8.6
Grades
3rd – 8th
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher
7:1
Score
8.6
Grades
3rd – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#141 of 2,466
In Englewood Cliffs
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 2
Englewood Cliffs School District
Equity
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Upper School
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About Upper School
Upper School is a public middle school in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, part of Englewood Cliffs School District. Upper School serves approximately 266 students, and covers grades 3rd-8th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Upper School show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- NJ avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
At 7:1 students to teachers, Upper School 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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Upper School — Students at Upper School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 53 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: 6.8/10.
How Upper School Compares
See how Upper School 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
143 CHARLOTTE PL, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Upper School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Leonia Middle School (rated 7.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Leonia), a more accessible option. Additionally, MIDDLE SCHOOL 322 (rated 5.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby New York), a more accessible option. For more schools in Englewood Cliffs, see our Englewood Cliffs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JAPANESE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY Englewood Cliffs | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| THE MORIAH SCHOOL Englewood | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| School No. 3 Fort Lee | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Fort Lee High School Fort Lee | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| North Cliff School Englewood Cliffs | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Englewood | 1.3 mi | — |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS New York | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| PS/IS 187 HUDSON CLIFFS New York | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| GREEN HOUSE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Fort Lee | 1.6 mi | — |
| THE ELISABETH MORROW SCHOOL Englewood | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
| School No. 2 Fort Lee | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center Englewood | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Leonia Middle School Leonia | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL 322 New York | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| CITY COLLEGE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS New York | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| School No. 1 Fort Lee | 2.0 mi | 8.3 |
| OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS New York | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Englewood on the Palisades Charter School Englewood | 1.9 mi | 4.7 |
| CHRIST THE TEACHER ACADEMY Fort Lee | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| YESHIVA RABBI SAMSON RAPHAEL HIRSCH New York | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07632 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$222,192
Median Home Value
$1,232,700
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
5,330
College Educated
76.9%
Homeownership
83.8%
Avg Commute
34.3 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
49.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Central Middle School Stirling, NJ | 8.6 |
| Charles DeWolf Middle School Old Tappan, NJ | 8.6 |
| Frank Antonides School West Long Branch, NJ | 8.5 |
| Gould/Mountain Elementary School N. Caldwell, NJ | 8.7 |
| High Mountain School North Haledon, NJ | 8.5 |
| Margaret L Vetter Eatontown, NJ | 8.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Upper School
What grades does Upper School serve?
Upper School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Upper School?
Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper School rank in NJ?
Upper School ranks #141 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Upper School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Upper School a charter school?
No, Upper School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper School a Title I school?
No, Upper School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (201) 567-7292
Resources & Links
District
Englewood Cliffs School District- District Enrollment
- 430
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,072
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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