How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Upper Montclair, NJ | Cedar Grove, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 618 | 468 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.2% | 7.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,536 | $24,448 |
| District | Montclair Public Schools | Cedar Grove Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.4% | 75.9% |
| African American | 14.6% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Multiracial | 11.7% | 1.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 310:1 | 470:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.