Excellent
#334 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 14% in state
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
Middle School · Montclair Public School District · Montclair, NJ
A Montclair Public School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
176 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
- Math 53% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated954/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montclair), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,083
Median home value
$733,100
Median rent
$2,017/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Montclair Kimberley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Glenfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Buzz Aldrin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Bloomfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 929 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montclair Public School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $26,943NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building is listed in Montclair Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building is a public middle school in Montclair, NJ, part of Montclair Public School District, serving approximately 201 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
What grades does Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building serve?
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building rank in NJ?
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building ranks #334 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building a charter school?
No, Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building a Title I school?
No, Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
12.4% of students at Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (973) 509-5741
- Area population (ZIP 07042)
- 27,173
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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