School Overview
To provide you with an accurate summary, it is important to note that the **Maywood Avenue School** (located at 404 Maywood Avenue in Maywood, NJ) is a public school serving students in grades 4 through 8. It operates as the primary middle school facility for the Maywood Public School District.

The school is characterized by its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, as the district functions as a sending-receiving arrangement where Maywood graduates typically attend Hackensack High School. The curriculum is designed to meet New Jersey Student Learning Standards, emphasizing core academic subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for elective courses and extracurricular activities aimed at fostering student growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic offerings, the Maywood Avenue School is known for its community-centric atmosphere. Because it serves as the central hub for the district's upper elementary and middle school students, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning. The staff and administration prioritize creating a structured, supportive environment that encourages student participation in sports, arts, and clubs, helping to cultivate a sense of school spirit and neighborhood pride within the small, tight-knit community of Maywood.
174
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maywood Campus
Demographic Student Count
White73
Hispanic74
Black16
Asian9
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    74 (42.5 %)
  • White
    73 (42.0 %)
  • Black
    16 (9.2 %)
  • Asian
    9 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: South Bergen Jointure Commission School District
Phone: (201)845-8818
Website: http://www.njsbjc.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 4
Ungraded 126

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Maywood Campus
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten12
Kindergarten8
Grade 18
Grade 22
Grade 35
Grade 42
Grade 57
Grade 64
Ungraded126
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Maywood Campus
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4525.9%
Male12974.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)