- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waldwick, NJ
Waldwick Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waldwick Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341686000537
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldwick Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Waldwick · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 0.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Waldwick Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldwick Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waldwick, NJ.
School address
District: Waldwick School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341686000537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Waldwick Middle School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 341686000537 · Waldwick, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 11.8:1 · 0.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Waldwick High School (434 students)
Waldwick Middle School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Waldwick Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waldwick High
Waldwick High School
434 students
- Julia a Trapha
Julia a Traphagen School
414 students
- This school
Waldwick Middle School
401 students
- Crescent Eleme
Crescent Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Waldwick Middle School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waldwick Middle School compares
Waldwick Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.8% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Waldwick Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waldwick School District reports $23,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waldwick Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldwick High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julia a Traphagen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldwick Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waldwick Middle School
How many students attend Waldwick Middle School?
Waldwick Middle School has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waldwick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldwick Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldwick Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waldwick Middle School?
0.8% of students at Waldwick Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldwick Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waldwick Middle School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Waldwick, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldwick Middle School?
Waldwick Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waldwick Middle School rank among public schools in Waldwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldwick Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waldwick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Waldwick School District?
Besides Waldwick Middle School, Waldwick School District also operates Waldwick High School (434 students), Julia a Traphagen School (414 students), and Crescent Elementary School (313 students). See the Waldwick School District district page for the complete list.