- Enrollment
- 3,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clifton, NJ
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340330004766
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Clifton, NJ.
School address
District: Clifton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340330004766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Woodrow Wilson Middle School held near 1,232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 108.8 → 113.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 340330004766 · Clifton, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,255 enr · 11.6:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton High School (3,150 students)
Woodrow Wilson Middle School held near 1,232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 108.8 → 113.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Woodrow Wilson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clifton High S
Clifton High School
3,150 students
- This school 1,255
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,255 students
- Christopher Co 1,092
Christopher Columbus Middle School
1,092 students
- School #12 560
School #12
560 students
- School #17 501
School #17
501 students
- School #13 443
School #13
443 students
What this shows Woodrow Wilson Middle School reports 1,255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodrow Wilson Middle School compares
Woodrow Wilson 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▲ 55% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,255
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$22,394
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
White 28.4%
Asian 7.6%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Woodrow Wilson Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clifton Public School District reports $22,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodrow Wilson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #12 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #17 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School #13 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Middle School
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has 1,255 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clifton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,189 (2022-23) → 1,232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
45.8% of students at Woodrow Wilson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Clifton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Woodrow Wilson Middle School rank among middle schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Clifton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Clifton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clifton Public School District?
Besides Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Clifton Public School District also operates Clifton High School (3,150 students), Christopher Columbus Middle School (1,092 students), and School #12 (560 students). See the Clifton Public School District district page for the complete list.