Dorchester Elementary School vs Woodcliff Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 299 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorchester Elementary School
Woodcliff Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Woodcliff Middle School
Woodcliff Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
238 students
| Measure | Dorchester Elementary School Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey | Woodcliff Middle School Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #40 of 1,479 | #15 of 440 |
| National rank | #161 of 50,301 | #32 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| city | Woodcliff Lake | Woodcliff Lake |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodcliff Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.9 vs 94.2).
- •Woodcliff Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Woodcliff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 81%).
- •Dorchester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.4% vs 1.7%).
- •Woodcliff Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.5).
- •Dorchester Elementary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 238.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dorchester Elementary School better than Woodcliff Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodcliff Middle School ranks higher (95.9 vs 94.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dorchester Elementary School and Woodcliff Middle School?
About 299 m in a straight line, between Woodcliff Lake and Woodcliff Lake in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorchester Elementary School: 494. Woodcliff Middle School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorchester Elementary School and Woodcliff Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dorchester Elementary School is 40th of 1,479 and Woodcliff Middle School is 15th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).