West Essex Middle School vs Buzz Aldrin Middle School
West Essex Middle School and Buzz Aldrin Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.8 out of 10. In math proficiency, West Essex Middle School leads at 65.0%.
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.
West Essex Middle School
North Caldwell, NJ
7.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
622 students
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Upper Montclair, NJ
7.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
607 students
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| Metric | West Essex Middle School | Buzz Aldrin Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Environment Score | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| State Rank | #509 of 2,466 | #432 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 79th | 83th |
Test Scores
| Subject | West Essex Middle School | Buzz Aldrin Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 56.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 79.0% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | West Essex Middle School | Buzz Aldrin Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 622 | 607 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| District | West Essex Regional School District | Montclair Public School District |
| City | North Caldwell | Upper Montclair |
Neighborhood
| Metric | North 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 |