Serving 387 students in grades 6-8, Emil A. Cavallini Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School's student population of 387 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emil A. Cavallini Middle School is 0.53, 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
#138 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
66%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emil A. Cavallini Middle School's ranking?
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School is ranked #138 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Emil A. Cavallini Middle School often compared to?
Emil A. Cavallini Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Holdrum Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Emil A. Cavallini Middle School?
387 students attend Emil A. Cavallini Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Emil A. Cavallini Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emil A. Cavallini Middle School?
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emil A. Cavallini Middle School offer ?
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emil A. Cavallini Middle School part of?
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School is part of Upper Saddle River School District.
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