Overview
Buzz Aldrin Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in UPPER MONTCLAIR, New Jersey. The school enrolls 607 students. It is part of the Montclair Public School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
14% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 36% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMontclair Public School District
County34013
CityUPPER MONTCLAIR
ZIP07042
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID341056002178
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment607
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %14%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)