Waldwick Middle School

www.waldwickschools.org/

401 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Waldwick Middle School, located at 155 Wyckoff Avenue in Waldwick, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the borough’s students in grades 6 through 8. The school operates under the Waldwick Public School District and is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic demands of high school. The facility is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a focused setting that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the personal growth of its adolescent student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Waldwick Middle School places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future success through a balance of academic excellence and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a variety of programs designed to promote social-emotional learning, leadership, and critical thinking skills. By encouraging participation in athletics, arts, and various clubs, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that is characteristic of the Waldwick school system.

401

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waldwick Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	77
Black	5
Asian	28
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
274 (68.3%)
Hispanic
77 (19.2%)
Asian
28 (7.0%)
Two or More
14 (3.5%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waldwick School District
Phone:	(201)652-9000
Website:	http://www.waldwickschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 144

Grade 7 125

Grade 8 132