How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ | MONTCLAIR, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 618 | 406 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,159 | $31,159 |
| District | Montclair Public School District | Montclair Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.4% | 60.3% |
| African American | 14.6% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.7% | 11.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 309:1 | 406:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.1% | 8.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 36 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.