- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Upper Montclair, NJ
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Buzz Aldrin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341056002178
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buzz Aldrin Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Upper Montclair · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Buzz Aldrin Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buzz Aldrin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Upper Montclair, NJ.
School address
District: Montclair Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341056002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Buzz Aldrin Middle School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 341056002178 · Upper Montclair, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 10.7:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Montclair High School (1,925 students)
Buzz Aldrin Middle School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Buzz Aldrin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montclair High
Montclair High School
1,925 students
- Hillside Eleme 684
Hillside Elementary School
684 students
- This school 618
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
618 students
- Glenfield Midd 512
Glenfield Middle School
512 students
- Charles H. Bul 438
Charles H. Bullock School
438 students
- Watchung Eleme 406
Watchung Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Buzz Aldrin Middle School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buzz Aldrin Middle School compares
Buzz Aldrin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 68% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Buzz Aldrin Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Montclair Public School District reports $26,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buzz Aldrin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Bullock School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watchung Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buzz Aldrin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buzz Aldrin Middle School
How many students attend Buzz Aldrin Middle School?
Buzz Aldrin Middle School has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Upper Montclair, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buzz Aldrin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buzz Aldrin Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buzz Aldrin Middle School?
9.5% of students at Buzz Aldrin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buzz Aldrin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Buzz Aldrin Middle School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Upper Montclair, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buzz Aldrin Middle School?
Buzz Aldrin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buzz Aldrin Middle School rank among public schools in Upper Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Buzz Aldrin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Upper Montclair, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montclair Public School District?
Besides Buzz Aldrin Middle School, Montclair Public School District also operates Montclair High School (1,925 students), Hillside Elementary School (684 students), and Glenfield Middle School (512 students). See the Montclair Public School District district page for the complete list.