How do these schools compare?
| Metric | John Hill School | Robert R Lazar Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Boonton, NJ | Montville, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 556 | 798 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.8% | 3.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | John Hill School | Robert R Lazar Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,443 | $28,971 |
| District | Boonton Town Public School District | Montville Township Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | John Hill School | Robert R Lazar Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.4% | 53.8% |
| African American | 5.9% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.3% | 11.5% |
| Asian | 10.6% | 29.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | John Hill School | Robert R Lazar Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 227:1 | 157:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.5% | 4.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 21 | 8 |
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.