Woodcliff Middle School

Summary:

Woodcliff Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Woodcliff Lake School District. With consistently exceptional academic performance, Woodcliff Middle School is among the top 20 middle schools in the state, outperforming nearby schools like Charles DeWolf Middle School and Holdrum Middle School.

Woodcliff Middle School's students demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, with 82% of 6th graders, 94.6% of 7th graders, and 83% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state averages. The school also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, including female, male, white, and special education students. Additionally, Woodcliff Middle School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a well-resourced educational environment.

Woodcliff Middle School's consistent high rankings and exceptional test scores, along with its low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, suggest a strong educational program and dedicated faculty. The school's commitment to equity and inclusive practices is also noteworthy, as it maintains strong performance across diverse student populations. Overall, Woodcliff Middle School is an exceptional public middle school that provides an outstanding educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 134 Woodcliff Ave
       Woodcliff Lake, NJ  07677-8245


(201) 930-5600

District: Woodcliff Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,046 Help


Students who attend Woodcliff Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pascack Hills High School

Feeder schools for Woodcliff Middle School:

Elementary:    Dorchester Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.1%
Asian:
10.2%
Hispanic:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodcliff Middle School ranks better than 97.8% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.1%), Asian (10.2%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodcliff Middle School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodcliff Middle School is $17,046.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodcliff Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodcliff Middle School 16th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Woodcliff Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Woodcliff Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodcliff Lake School District 25th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodcliff Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Woodcliff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.29 19th 574 96.7%
2004 81.71 101st 588 82.8%
2005 88.24 19th 599 96.8%
2006 84.02 67th 615 89.1%
2007 86.34 18th 631 97.1%
2008 88.69 15th 640 97.7%
2009 87.59 16th 664 97.6%
2010 85.86 53rd 677 92.2%
2011 84.25 75th 684 89.0%
2012 87.66 34th 677 95.0%
2013 90.97 6th 704 99.1%
2014 90.90 5th 717 99.3%
2015 94.45 9th 713 98.7%
2016 93.23 10th 713 98.6%
2017 93.39 10th 712 98.6%
2018 93.66 10th 716 98.6%
2019 92.65 15th 745 98.0%
2021 92.62 36th 652 94.5%
2022 95.40 12th 745 98.4%
2023 93.07 20th 748 97.3%
2024 93.87 16th 743 97.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodcliff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.81 17th 471 96.4%
2019 95.83 11th 492 97.8%
2021 87.00 19th 401 95.3%
2022 95.14 10th 535 98.1%
2023 79.62 48th 505 90.5%
2024 84.88 31st 510 93.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodcliff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.16 16th 680 97.6%
2019 91.68 29th 703 95.9%
2021 95.80 14th 625 97.8%
2022 96.63 9th 726 98.8%
2023 93.25 24th 720 96.7%
2024 93.18 21st 717 97.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodcliff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.71 10th 675 98.5%
2019 94.62 25th 697 96.4%
2021 86.04 70th 635 89.0%
2022 96.12 19th 730 97.4%
2023 91.54 43rd 718 94.0%
2024 95.08 23rd 719 96.8%
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Rank History for White students at Woodcliff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.14 13th 497 97.4%
2019 92.06 19th 504 96.2%
2021 85.71 36th 435 91.7%
2022 93.52 22nd 512 95.7%
2023 90.43 22nd 509 95.7%
2024 89.46 22nd 510 95.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Woodcliff Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 188 0 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1989 183 2 20 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1990 189 3 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1991 172 3 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1992 174 3 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1993 183 2 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1994 209 2 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1995 225 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1996 225 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1998 228 0 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1999 229 1 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2000 239 1 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 246 2 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2002 265 1 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 265 1 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 273 0 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 276 0 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2006 281 0 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2007 276 0 20 12 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 271 0 19 9 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 254 0 27 17 0 0 0 0 298
2010 246 0 23 19 0 0 0 0 288
2012 250 0 14 2 0 0 3 0 269
2013 166 0 8 4 0 0 3 0 181
2014 227 1 21 4 0 0 4 0 257
2015 237 1 23 6 0 0 2 0 269
2016 230 1 19 8 0 0 3 0 261
2017 235 2 21 14 0 0 3 0 275
2018 224 3 26 11 1 0 4 0 269
2019 221 2 30 12 0 0 0 0 265
2020 201 4 31 10 0 0 0 0 246
2021 196 4 22 16 0 0 0 0 238
2022 131 2 23 13 0 0 0 0 169
2023 214 1 20 26 0 0 3 0 264
2024 207 2 27 24 0 0 5 0 265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodcliff Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 12.0 16.7 n/a
1989 206 11.0 18.7 n/a
1990 214 12.0 17.8 0.5
1991 197 14.0 14.0 0.5
1992 197 14.0 14.0 0.5
1993 202 14.0 14.4 1
1994 228 14.0 16.3 0.9
1995 237 15.0 15.8 0.4
1996 237 15.0 15.8 0.4
1998 237 14.5 16.3 n/a
1999 241 14.5 16.6 n/a
2000 258 15.0 17.2 0
2001 265 15.3 17.3 0
2002 276 30.0 9.2 0.4
2003 276 30.0 9.2 0.4
2004 293 29.0 10.1 1.4
2005 297 28.0 10.6 n/a
2006 304 28.0 10.9 0.3
2007 308 28.0 11.0 n/a
2008 299 25.0 12.0 1.3
2009 298 24.5 10.3 0
2010 288 27.0 10.6 0.3
2012 269 23.6 11.3 0
2013 181 26.2 6.9 1.7
2014 257 26.9 9.5 1.6
2015 269 28.0 9.6 1.5
2016 261 29.0 9.0 1.5
2017 275 30.3 9.0 1.1
2018 269 30.8 8.7 1.1
2019 265 31.5 8.4 1.1
2020 246 32.5 7.5 1.2
2021 238 30.5 7.8 2.1
2022 169 32.0 5.2 1.8
2023 264 n/a n/a 1.1
2024 265 21.0 12.6 1.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodcliff Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 12.0 16.7 n/a
1989 206 11.0 18.7 n/a
1990 214 12.0 17.8 0.5
1991 197 14.0 14.0 0.5
1992 197 14.0 14.0 0.5
1993 202 14.0 14.4 1
1994 228 14.0 16.3 0.9
1995 237 15.0 15.8 0.4
1996 237 15.0 15.8 0.4
1998 237 14.5 16.3 n/a
1999 241 14.5 16.6 n/a
2000 258 15.0 17.2 0
2001 265 15.3 17.3 0
2002 276 30.0 9.2 0.4
2003 276 30.0 9.2 0.4
2004 293 29.0 10.1 1.4
2005 297 28.0 10.6 n/a
2006 304 28.0 10.9 0.3
2007 308 28.0 11.0 n/a
2008 299 25.0 12.0 1.3
2009 298 24.5 10.3 0
2010 288 27.0 10.6 0.3
2012 269 23.6 11.3 0
2013 181 26.2 6.9 1.7
2014 257 26.9 9.5 1.6
2015 269 28.0 9.6 1.5
2016 261 29.0 9.0 1.5
2017 275 30.3 9.0 1.1
2018 269 30.8 8.7 1.1
2019 265 31.5 8.4 1.1
2020 246 32.5 7.5 1.2
2021 238 30.5 7.8 2.1
2022 169 32.0 5.2 1.8
2023 264 n/a n/a 1.1
2024 265 21.0 12.6 1.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodcliff Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $28 (0.2%) $17,018 (99.8%) $17,046

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodcliff Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 20th of 748 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodcliff Middle School)79.584.8
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodcliff Lake School District)79.584.8
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woodcliff Middle School)68.163.9
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Woodcliff Lake School District)68.163.9
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodcliff Middle School)96.792.3
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodcliff Lake School District)96.792.3
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Woodcliff Middle School)86.579.8
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Woodcliff Lake School District)86.579.8
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodcliff Middle School)91.574.1
 17.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodcliff Lake School District)91.574.1
 17.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Woodcliff Middle School)72.449
 23.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Woodcliff Lake School District)72.449
 23.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Woodcliff Middle School)10096.7
 3.3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Woodcliff Lake School District)10096.7
 3.3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Woodcliff Middle School)10096.8
 3.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Woodcliff Lake School District)10096.8
 3.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students265264
 0.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian3020
 33.3%
Hispanic1226
 116.7%
Pacific Islander00
White221214
 3.2%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.1%1.1%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodcliff Middle School

Yes! Woodcliff Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 743 New Jersey middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Woodcliff Middle School.

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

Students at Woodcliff Middle School are 78% White, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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