Skip to main content

Very Good

#871 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 35% in state

Woodcliff Middle School

Middle School · Woodcliff Lake School District · Woodcliff Lake, NJ

A Woodcliff Lake School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

134 WOODCLIFF AVE, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

  • Math 73% vs NJ 36% (2025)
  • Reading 87% vs NJ 57% (2025)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency72.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+31.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+33 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$26,368
Chronic Absenteeism2.3%

Students at Woodcliff Middle School score 80% 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 Proficiency73%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
36%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency87%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
57%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 80% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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

1.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Woodcliff 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated735/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodcliff Lake), 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

$211,233

Median home value

$901,800

Median rent

$2,629/mo

College educated

77.4%

Homeownership

88.6%

Poverty rate

2.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07677; 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
George G WhiteEnrollment path unverified8.55–81.7 mi492Compare →
Fieldstone Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.85–82.3 mi450Compare →
Primoris AcademyPrivate · tuition8.6privateK–122.3 mi114Compare →
Holdrum Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.16–82.6 mi348Compare →

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.

Woodcliff Lake School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$26,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodcliff Middle School is listed in Woodcliff Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodcliff Middle School

Woodcliff Middle School is a public middle school in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, part of Woodcliff Lake School District, serving approximately 265 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #871 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodcliff Middle School

What grades does Woodcliff Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Woodcliff Middle School?

Woodcliff Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Woodcliff Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodcliff Middle School rank in NJ?

Woodcliff Middle School ranks #871 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Woodcliff Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodcliff Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Woodcliff Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodcliff Middle School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Woodcliff Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Woodcliff Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

1.1% of students at Woodcliff 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
265
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.3%
Area population (ZIP 07677)
6,097
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
45.2
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 07677; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.