Middle Schools in Ridgewood Public School District


Summary:

The Ridgewood Public School District in New Jersey is home to two exceptional middle schools: George Washington Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Both schools have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance, ranking among the top middle schools in the state.

George Washington Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School have earned high rankings within New Jersey, with George Washington Middle School ranking 63rd out of 752 middle schools and Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranking 56th. Both schools have maintained 4 or 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent overall performance. The Ridgewood Public School District as a whole is ranked 30th out of 609 districts in New Jersey and is rated 5 stars, further emphasizing the strong academic environment.

Academically, the majority of students at both schools score proficient or better on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) exams across various grade levels and subject areas, significantly outperforming state averages. The schools also have relatively low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and favorable student-teacher ratios, suggesting a well-resourced and supportive learning environment. While the overall academic performance is exceptional, the lower proficiency rates in 8th grade mathematics at both schools may be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions.

District Detail

 49 Cottage Place
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

 (201) 670-2700

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,419

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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