Enrollment
401
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waldwick Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waldwick Middle School
Waldwick Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Waldwick, New Jersey, enrolling 401 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.8% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the New Jersey average.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 574 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #332.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Waldwick School District also operates Waldwick High School (434 students) and Julia a Traphagen School (414 students) alongside Waldwick Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waldwick Middle School compares
Waldwick Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waldwick School District, which includes Waldwick Middle School.
$22,117
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.1%
State 23.7%
Federal 3.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Waldwick on the city page.
Is Waldwick Middle School a good school?
Waldwick Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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