Below Average
#2264 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School
Middle School · Vineland Public School District · Vineland, NJ
A Vineland Public School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3133 S Lincoln Ave, Vineland, NJ 08361
- Math 24% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NJ 57% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 31% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,136/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vineland), 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
$103,482
Median home value
$271,300
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 978 | Compare → |
| Veterans Memorial MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Johnstone Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Vine Haven Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–11 | 3.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vineland Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $24,337NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School is listed in Vineland Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School is a public middle school in Vineland, NJ, part of Vineland Public School District, serving approximately 665 students in grades 6th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,264 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School
What grades does Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School serve?
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School?
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
How does Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School rank in NJ?
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School ranks #2,264 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School a charter school?
No, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School?
45.3% of students at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School 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
- 665
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (856) 691-1801
- Area population (ZIP 08361)
- 18,375
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 08361; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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