Holdrum Middle School

holdrum.rivervaleschools.com/

357 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Holdrum Middle School, located at 393 Rivervale Road in River Vale, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as the sole middle school within the River Vale Public School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered environment that focuses on the transition from elementary to high school. By fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, and intellectual curiosity, Holdrum aims to provide a comprehensive education that balances rigorous classroom instruction with the development of social and emotional maturity.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student clubs, designed to encourage well-rounded personal growth. Holdrum maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community, emphasizing a collaborative approach to student success. With its dedicated faculty and focus on preparing students for the challenges of Pascack Valley High School and beyond, Holdrum Middle School is central to the educational identity of the River Vale community.

357

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holdrum Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	22
Black	8
Asian	54
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
269 (75.4 %)
Asian
54 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
22 (6.2 %)
Black
8 (2.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	River Vale Public School District
Phone:	(201)358-4016
Website:	http://holdrum.rivervaleschools.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 128

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 121

Ungraded 2