Gould/Mountain Elementary School vs Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Gould/Mountain Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 7.9/10. Buzz Aldrin Middle School is significantly larger with 607 students, about 2.1× the size of Gould/Mountain Elementary School (283). In math proficiency, Gould/Mountain Elementary School leads at 81.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Gould/Mountain Elementary School
N. Caldwell, NJ
8.7/10
Middle School4th – 6th
283 students
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Upper Montclair, NJ
7.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
607 students
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| Metric | Gould/Mountain Elementary School | Buzz Aldrin Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.8 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 13.5% |
| Environment Score | 8.4 | 9.1 |
| State Rank | #120 of 2,466 | #432 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 95th | 83th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Gould/Mountain Elementary School | Buzz Aldrin Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 81.0% | 56.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 92.0% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Gould/Mountain Elementary School | Buzz Aldrin Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 4th – 6th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 283 | 607 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 13.5% |
| District | North Caldwell School District | Montclair Public School District |
| City | N. Caldwell | Upper Montclair |
Neighborhood
| Metric | N. Caldwell (07006) | Upper Montclair (07042) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $148,645 | $127,083 |
| Median Home Value | $667,300 | $733,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,973 | $2,017 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 64.9% | 67.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% | 8.5% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 33 min |