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#2411 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Veterans Memorial Middle
Middle School · Vineland Public School District · Vineland, NJ
A Vineland Public School District middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
424 S MAIN RD, Vineland, NJ 08360
- Math 12% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Veterans Memorial Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Veterans Memorial Middle 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$62,604
Median home value
$199,600
Median rent
$1,164/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08360; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Haven Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–11 | 0.4 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Johnstone Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Pineland Learning Center, Inc.Private · tuition | 7.8private | 2–12 | 1.8 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| New Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 1.9 mi | 19 | 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.
Vineland Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Veterans Memorial Middle is listed in Vineland Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veterans Memorial Middle
Veterans Memorial Middle is a public middle school in Vineland, NJ, part of Vineland Public School District, serving approximately 613 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,411 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veterans Memorial Middle
What grades does Veterans Memorial Middle serve?
Veterans Memorial Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle?
Veterans Memorial Middle has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veterans Memorial Middle rank in NJ?
Veterans Memorial Middle ranks #2,411 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Veterans Memorial Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Veterans Memorial Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Veterans Memorial Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veterans Memorial Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Veterans Memorial Middle a charter school?
No, Veterans Memorial Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veterans Memorial Middle a Title I school?
No, Veterans Memorial Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veterans Memorial Middle?
68.4% of students at Veterans Memorial Middle 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
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (856) 794-6918
- Area population (ZIP 08360)
- 44,276
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 08360; 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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