Very Good
#486 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Veterans Middle School
Middle School · North Arlington School District · North Arlington, NJ
A North Arlington School District middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
191 Rutherford Place, North Arlington, NJ 07031
- Math 58% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Veterans Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Veterans 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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,493
Median home value
$464,700
Median rent
$1,706/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | 1.0 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Belleville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 709 | Compare → |
| Lyndhurst Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| 1st Cerebral Palsy of NjPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 59 | 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.
North Arlington School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Veterans Middle School is listed in North Arlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veterans Middle School
Veterans Middle School is a public middle school in North Arlington, NJ, part of North Arlington School District, serving approximately 458 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veterans Middle School
What grades does Veterans Middle School serve?
Veterans Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Veterans Middle School?
Veterans Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veterans Middle School rank in NJ?
Veterans Middle School ranks #486 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Veterans Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Veterans Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veterans Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Veterans Middle School a charter school?
No, Veterans Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veterans Middle School a Title I school?
No, Veterans Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veterans Middle School?
36.5% of students at Veterans 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
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (201) 991-6800
- Area population (ZIP 07031)
- 16,368
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 07031; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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