Serving 328 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Drive Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Drive Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Drive Middle School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Drive Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Drive Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
83%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Drive Middle School's ranking?
Cedar Drive Middle School is ranked #487 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cedar Drive Middle School?
328 students attend Cedar Drive Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cedar Drive Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Drive Middle School?
Cedar Drive Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cedar Drive Middle School offer ?
Cedar Drive Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cedar Drive Middle School part of?
Cedar Drive Middle School is part of Colts Neck Township School District.
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