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Leonia Middle School

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Leonia Middle School ranks 113 th of 752 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

113^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 752 New Jersey Middle Schools

Better than 85% of New Jersey middle schools

Summary

Leonia Middle School is a public middle school serving 675 students in grades 5-8 in the Leonia Public School District in New Jersey. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, ranking 113 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leonia Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly exceeding state averages in English Language Arts and mathematics across all grade levels. The school also stands out for its strong performance among diverse student subgroups, including English Language Learners and students from low-income backgrounds. Additionally, Leonia Middle School excels in advanced math courses, with nearly all students demonstrating proficiency in Algebra I and Geometry.

While the school's science proficiency is not as high as its other subject areas, Leonia Middle School still outperforms the state average. Compared to nearby middle schools, Leonia Middle School is a standout institution, with the exception of Upper School in Englewood Cliffs, which is also a high-performing school. Leonia Middle School's consistent excellence, focus on equity, and strong emphasis on advanced coursework make it a model for other middle schools in the region.

661

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,354

Per pupil spending ?

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 Broad Avenue
Leonia, NJ 07605

(201) 302-5200

District: Leonia Public School District

Students who attend Leonia Middle School usually attend:

High:

Leonia High School

Feeder schools for Leonia Middle School:

Elementary:

Anna C. Scott Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

43.9%

Hispanic:

25.4%

White:

21.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 79th percentile in 2021 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Jersey average (66% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of New Jersey middle schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 85th (2025) from a 79th-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg64%

New Jersey avg43%

113^th of 752

New Jersey public middle schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 9% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

135^th of 609Leonia Public School District among New Jersey districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	81.7	113 of 752	85.0%	★★★★☆
2024	85.4	78 of 743	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	83.4	93 of 748	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	76.1	153 of 745	79.5%	★★★★☆
2021	75.3	134 of 652	79.4%	★★★★☆
2019	78.0	146 of 745	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	80.8	111 of 716	84.5%	★★★★☆
2017	77.7	146 of 712	79.5%	★★★★☆
2016	78.8	116 of 713	83.7%	★★★★☆
2015	84.0	67 of 713	90.6%	★★★★★
2014	75.9	184 of 717	74.3%	★★★★☆
2013	78.3	152 of 704	78.4%	★★★★☆
2012	75.0	197 of 677	70.9%	★★★★☆
2011	71.6	218 of 684	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.8	254 of 677	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.8	268 of 664	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.4	249 of 640	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.9	223 of 631	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.4	293 of 615	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	67.2	258 of 599	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	75.4	172 of 588	70.7%	★★★★☆
2003	66.8	243 of 574	57.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2024	80.8	32 of 352	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	84.2	25 of 356	93.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	56.6	109 of 204	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	65.3	69 of 200	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.7	98 of 201	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.2	119 of 200	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.3	87 of 147	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.2	99 of 199	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	103 of 200	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	83.7	27 of 343	92.1%	★★★★★
2024	96.9	7 of 320	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	90.1	16 of 288	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	83.7	15 of 270	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	71.9	35 of 227	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	65.5	42 of 202	79.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	122 of 728	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	87.9	61 of 717	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	84.5	91 of 720	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	75.9	159 of 726	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	138 of 625	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	76.2	160 of 703	77.2%	★★★★☆
2018	79.3	135 of 680	80.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	74.3	105 of 608	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	82.8	60 of 589	89.8%	★★★★☆
2023	82.5	57 of 587	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	71.8	103 of 591	82.6%	★★★★☆
2021	58.2	149 of 480	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.9	171 of 524	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.7	242 of 504	52.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	34 of 613	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	91.0	19 of 584	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	75.6	62 of 568	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	92 of 549	83.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.8	31 of 541	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	65.3	125 of 522	76.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	82.5	117 of 726	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	85.5	89 of 719	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	82.9	102 of 718	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.2	146 of 730	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	75.7	127 of 635	80.0%	★★★★☆
2019	79.3	139 of 697	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.0	104 of 675	84.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	53.1	178 of 507	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.6	162 of 510	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.8	58 of 505	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	53.2	175 of 535	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	103 of 401	74.3%	★★★★☆
2019	49.9	204 of 492	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.3	53 of 471	88.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	60.7	180 of 502	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.8	96 of 510	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	71.9	117 of 509	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	60.3	181 of 512	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.6	107 of 435	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	64.4	161 of 504	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	81.9	53 of 497	89.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile+9 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)92nd percentile+7 vs school

African American (2024)91st percentile~ school

Male (2025)84th percentile~ school

Female (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)65th percentile-20 vs school

White (2025)64th percentile-21 vs school

Asian (2025)47th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+39 vs state

Algebra I98%+51 vs state

English Language Arts73%+17 vs state

Mathematics58%+21 vs state

Science45%+20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)						NJSLA Mathematics (2025)						NJSLA Algebra I (2025)			NJSLA Geometry (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leonia Middle School	Public	5-8	500 Broad Avenue	Leonia	07605	Bergen County	Leonia Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 302-5200	661	55	12.1	21.2%	143 (21.6%)	24 (3.6%)	168 (25.4%)	290 (43.9%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (4.7%)	81.7	113^th of 752 public middle schools	85.0%		85.4	78^th of 743 public middle schools	89.5%	35	57.4	37.3			69.4	62.0	75.6	78.9			73.9	61.1	59.1	37.5	100.0	98.0	98.5	100.0	100.0	$13,354		$13,354
Lewis F. Cole Middle School	Public	5-8	467 Stillwell Avenue	Fort Lee	07024	Bergen County	Fort Lee School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 585-4660	1,227	97	12.5	25.1%	307 (25.0%)	51 (4.2%)	250 (20.4%)	570 (46.5%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	40 (3.3%)	81.2	118^th of 752 public middle schools	84.3%		81	117^th of 743 public middle schools	84.3%	1	55.9	36.9			76.7	79.0	74.9	74.2			74.8	73.2	63.2	16.6	100.0	76.4	80.9	100.0	100.0	$9,428	$192	$9,236
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	Public	5-8	655 Teaneck Rd	Teaneck	07666	Bergen County	Teaneck School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 833-5471	510	47	10.7	48.0%	45 (8.8%)	142 (27.8%)	246 (48.2%)	55 (10.8%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.5%)	50.7	348^th of 752 public middle schools	53.7%		48.5	360^th of 743 public middle schools	51.5%	12	25.8	16.5			44.3	53.2	54.9	64.1			44.9	43.3	31.9	16.9		100.0	100.0			$10,765	$200	$10,565
Upper School	Public	3-8	143 Charlotte Pl	Englewood Cliffs	07632	Bergen County	Englewood Cliffs School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 567-7292	264	39	6.8		67 (25.4%)	10 (3.8%)	20 (7.6%)	157 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.0%)	91.8	29^th of 752 public middle schools	96.1%		92.8	24^th of 743 public middle schools	96.8%	5	66.2	70.0	82.2	97.4	93.5	93.9	83.3	87.8	88.9	87.5	85.5	84.9	69.4			91.6	91.6			$12,826	$216	$12,610
Bogota Middle School	Public	6-7	131 East Fort Lee Road	Bogota	07603	Bergen County	Bogota Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 441-4800	166	14	12.2	66.3%	14 (8.4%)	10 (6.0%)	133 (80.1%)	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	61.7	262^nd of 752 public middle schools	65.2%		65.5	228^th of 743 public middle schools	69.3%	34						55.5	71.5					40.3	44.2
Slocum Skewes School	Public	3-8	650 Prospect Ave	Ridgefield	07657	Bergen County	Ridgefield School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 943-4299	654	70	9.4	49.2%	158 (24.2%)	30 (4.6%)	324 (49.5%)	131 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.2%)	63.5	583^rd of 1347 public middle schools	56.7%		59.6	280^th of 743 public middle schools	62.3%	303	38.4	22.1	50.0	49.2	57.1	61.3	66.7	66.6	55.3	49.2	51.3	42.1	39.1	30.6		100.0	100.0			$11,589	$183	$11,406
Janis E. Dismus Middle School	Public	7-8	325 Tryon Avenue	Englewood	07631	Bergen County	Englewood Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 862-6005	342	41	8.3	81.3%	12 (3.5%)	77 (22.5%)	243 (71.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	20.3	604^th of 752 public middle schools	19.7%		25.2	549^th of 743 public middle schools	26.1%	55		6.0					33.4	43.8					14.9	3.8		45.0	45.0	90.9	90.9	$11,153	$201	$10,952
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	Public	5-8	1315 Taft Road	Teaneck	07666	Bergen County	Teaneck School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 833-5451	463	52	8.8	52.3%	40 (8.6%)	162 (35.0%)	195 (42.1%)	46 (9.9%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.8%)	46.7	380^th of 752 public middle schools	49.5%		43.1	396^th of 743 public middle schools	46.7%	16	21.8	11.0			50.0	68.8	56.0	50.4			38.7	25.0	29.1	28.3		100.0	100.0			$10,012	$272	$9,740
Dr. Leroy McCloud Elementary School	Public	4-6	325 Tenafly Rd	Englewood	07631	Bergen County	Englewood Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 862-6155	489	50	9.8	80.2%	50 (10.2%)	113 (23.1%)	304 (62.2%)	4 (0.8%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.8%)								(n/a)	11.8			35.5	35.5	37.5				22.0	20.4	14.0								$11,706	$311	$11,395
School #6/Middle School	Public	5-8	440 Oakdene Ave	Cliffside Park	07010	Bergen County	Cliffside Park School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 313-2360	679	58	11.7	68.3%	169 (24.9%)	12 (1.8%)	464 (68.3%)	30 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	53.7	320^th of 752 public middle schools	57.4%		53.1	323^rd of 743 public middle schools	56.5%	3	21.4	17.9			55.0	65.6	53.0	52.0			35.0	41.3	32.8	30.0		100.0	100.0			$11,829	$614	$11,215

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