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Woodcliff Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

28^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 752 New Jersey Middle Schools

Better than 96% of New Jersey middle schools

Summary

Woodcliff Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, part of the highly-ranked Woodcliff Lake School District. With just 265 students, this school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance and low chronic absenteeism.

Woodcliff Middle School's students demonstrate remarkably high proficiency rates on state assessments, often exceeding the state and district averages by a significant margin. In 2024-2025, for example, 87.5% of 6th graders, 86.8% of 7th graders, and 85.4% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 56.1%, 57%, and 57.1% respectively. The school's performance extends across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the top 25 in the state for male, Hispanic, and special education students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Charles DeWolf Middle School and Brookside School, Woodcliff Middle School consistently outperforms them on state assessments and maintains a much higher statewide ranking. Additionally, Woodcliff Middle School has a significantly lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent student population. Overall, Woodcliff Middle School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, delivering consistently high academic performance and positive outcomes for its diverse student body.

238

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,046

Per pupil spending ?

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

134 Woodcliff Ave
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677-8245

(201) 930-5600

District: Woodcliff Lake School District

Students who attend Woodcliff Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pascack Hills High School

Feeder schools for Woodcliff Middle School:

Elementary:

Dorchester Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Asian:

9.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Jersey average (74% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of New Jersey middle schools

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg74%

New Jersey avg43%

28^th of 752

New Jersey public middle schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

32^nd of 609Woodcliff Lake 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	91.9	28 of 752	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.9	16 of 743	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.1	20 of 748	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.4	12 of 745	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.6	36 of 652	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	92.6	15 of 745	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	93.7	10 of 716	98.6%	★★★★★
2017	93.4	10 of 712	98.6%	★★★★★
2016	93.2	10 of 713	98.6%	★★★★★
2015	94.5	9 of 713	98.7%	★★★★★
2014	90.9	5 of 717	99.3%	★★★★★
2013	91.0	6 of 704	99.1%	★★★★★
2012	87.7	34 of 677	95.0%	★★★★★
2011	84.2	75 of 684	89.0%	★★★★☆
2010	85.9	53 of 677	92.2%	★★★★★
2009	87.6	16 of 664	97.6%	★★★★★
2008	88.7	15 of 640	97.7%	★★★★★
2007	86.3	18 of 631	97.1%	★★★★★
2006	84.0	67 of 615	89.1%	★★★★☆
2005	88.2	19 of 599	96.8%	★★★★★
2004	81.7	101 of 588	82.8%	★★★★☆
2003	88.3	19 of 574	96.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	84.4	92 of 728	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	93.2	21 of 717	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	93.3	24 of 720	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	96.6	9 of 726	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	14 of 625	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	91.7	29 of 703	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	92.2	16 of 680	97.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	91.9	27 of 608	95.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	95.2	22 of 726	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	23 of 719	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	43 of 718	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	96.1	19 of 730	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	86.0	70 of 635	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	94.6	25 of 697	96.4%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	10 of 675	98.5%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	88.9	24 of 507	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	84.9	31 of 510	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	79.6	48 of 505	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.1	10 of 535	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	87.0	19 of 401	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	11 of 492	97.8%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	17 of 471	96.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	84.2	48 of 502	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	89.5	22 of 510	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	90.4	22 of 509	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	93.5	22 of 512	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	85.7	36 of 435	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	92.1	19 of 504	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	93.1	13 of 497	97.4%	★★★★★

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)

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)96th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)95th percentile~ school

White (2025)90th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)87th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+54 vs state

English Language Arts87%+30 vs state

Mathematics66%+32 vs state

Science39%+20 vs state

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Schools Near Woodcliff Middle School

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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)			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 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 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Woodcliff Middle School	Public	6-8	134 Woodcliff Ave	Woodcliff Lake	07677	Bergen County	Woodcliff Lake School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 930-5600	238	27	8.8	1.7%	181 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.3%)	22 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	91.9	28^th of 752 public middle schools	96.3%		93.9	16^th of 743 public middle schools	97.8%	12		38.7			87.5	86.8	85.4			70.0	70.7	50.0		100.0	100.0	$17,046	$28	$17,018
George G White	Public	5-8	120 Magnolia Ave	Hillsdale	07642	Bergen County	Hillsdale School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 664-0286	490	58	8.4	10.6%	328 (66.9%)	14 (2.9%)	87 (17.8%)	49 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	89.9	49^th of 752 public middle schools	93.5%		88.4	57^th of 743 public middle schools	92.3%	8	34.0	36.9		66.1	90.8	88.1	77.6		60.0	60.5	69.6	59.5		100.0	100.0	$10,922	$126	$10,796
Fieldstone Middle School	Public	5-8	47 Spring Valley Road	Montvale	07645	Bergen County	Montvale Board of Education School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 391-9000	443	41	10.8	9.5%	252 (56.9%)	11 (2.5%)	65 (14.7%)	95 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	85.8	77^th of 752 public middle schools	89.8%		85.6	77^th of 743 public middle schools	89.6%		52.5	29.5		89.8	85.6	87.3	81.3		69.4	55.1	58.0	52.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	$9,522	$85	$9,437
Holdrum Middle School	Public	6-8	393 Rivervale Road	River Vale	07675	Bergen County	River Vale Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 358-4016	347	42	8.3	0.9%	261 (75.2%)	8 (2.3%)	27 (7.8%)	38 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.5%)	90.2	44^th of 752 public middle schools	94.1%		88.5	56^th of 743 public middle schools	92.5%	12		37.0			87.0	85.0	81.1			70.0	73.5	44.5		96.9	96.9	$15,988	$41	$15,947
Westwood Regional Middle School	Public	6-8	23 Third Avenue	Westwood	07675	Bergen County	Westwood Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 664-5560	656	64	10.2	14.3%	461 (70.3%)	14 (2.1%)	111 (16.9%)	47 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.2%)	77.3	143^rd of 752 public middle schools	81.0%		69.9	193^rd of 743 public middle schools	74.0%	50		27.9			80.0	70.8	69.7			64.7	54.2	29.9		85.9	85.9	$3,269	$138	$3,131
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	335 North Van Dien Ave	Ridgewood	07451	Bergen County	Ridgewood Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 670-2780	627	57	10.9	2.6%	343 (54.7%)	7 (1.1%)	57 (9.1%)	166 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.5%)	88.6	56^th of 752 public middle schools	92.6%		78.3	135^th of 743 public middle schools	81.8%	79		38.4			88.8	86.0	86.1			79.3	67.5	37.3	100.0	82.1	85.8	$11,177		$11,177
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School	Public	6-8	392 W Saddle River Rd	Upper Saddle River	07458	Bergen County	Upper Saddle River School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 961-6400	389	42	9.2	0.8%	245 (63.0%)	8 (2.1%)	39 (10.0%)	77 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	93.8	16^th of 752 public middle schools	97.9%		91.4	34^th of 743 public middle schools	95.4%	18		44.7			89.3	90.1	83.1			76.2	82.7	61.3		98.6	98.6	$15,979	$51	$15,928
Charles DeWolf Middle School	Public	5-8	275 Old Tappan Rd	Old Tappan	07675	Bergen County	Old Tappan Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 664-1475	370	32	11.6	0.8%	169 (45.7%)	5 (1.4%)	14 (3.8%)	169 (45.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	94.8	12^th of 752 public middle schools	98.4%		94.8	14^th of 743 public middle schools	98.1%	2	56.2	48.9		79.8	91.3	86.0	94.5		75.3	72.3	79.6	71.4		100.0	100.0	$9,136		$9,136
Patrick M Villano School	Public	4-6	175 Linwood Avenue	Emerson	07630	Bergen County	Emerson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 262-4049	240	24	10.1	11.3%	137 (57.1%)	3 (1.3%)	60 (25.0%)	23 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.1%)								(n/a)	47.6		56.9	76.3	67.1			65.3	63.8	69.6						$13,230	$128	$13,102
Waldwick Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Wyckoff Avenue	Waldwick	07463	Bergen County	Waldwick School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 652-9000	401	36	11.1	1.0%	274 (68.3%)	5 (1.2%)	77 (19.2%)	28 (7.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.5%)	81.3	116^th of 752 public middle schools	84.6%		88.7	54^th of 743 public middle schools	92.7%	62		33.3			59.5	83.6	85.0			49.3	70.7	41.5		100.0	100.0	$11,561		$11,561

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodcliff Middle School

Is Woodcliff Middle School a good school?

Yes! Woodcliff Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 28^th of 752 New Jersey middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Woodcliff Middle School?

Students at Woodcliff Middle School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Woodcliff Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 238 students attended Woodcliff Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Woodcliff Middle School attend?

Students who attend Woodcliff Middle School usually go on to attend Pascack Hills High School

What district is Woodcliff Middle School in?

Woodcliff Lake School District

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