George Washington Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ridgewood, New Jersey 07451 · Ridgewood Public School District
#36 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey
#109 of 15,369 nationally
About George Washington Middle School
George Washington Middle School is a public middle located in Ridgewood, in the Ridgewood Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 644 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 93.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 36th of 440 ranked middle schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (80th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 644.
There are 10 schools in Ridgewood; George Washington Middle School ranks 5th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)83%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)1.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George Washington Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 1.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George Washington Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ridge Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students · 692 m away
Orchard Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students · 751 m away
Highland Elementary School
Midland Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
306 students · 1.7 km away
Godwin Elementary School
Midland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
233 students · 1.7 km away
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,740 students · 1.8 km away
Central School
Glen Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 1.8 km away
Willard Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students · 2.0 km away
Travell Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students · 2.1 km away
Richard E Byrd School
Glen Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students · 2.2 km away
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Midland Park · Public high · Grades 7–12
367 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Medford Memorial Middle School
Medford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
644 students
Fords Middle School
Fords · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Glen Rock Middle School
Glen Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
Ramapo Ridge
Mahwah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students
Frequently asked questions
Is George Washington Middle School a good school?
George Washington Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 93.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #36 of 440 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George Washington Middle School rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Middle School ranks #36 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey and #109 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School had 644 students in 2025.
Is George Washington Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
George Washington Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George Washington Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Washington Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.