Robert R Lazar Middle School

123 Changebridge Road
Montville, NJ 07045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 781 students in grades 6-8, Robert R Lazar Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Robert R Lazar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Robert R Lazar Middle School's student population of 781 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
781 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

Robert R Lazar Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert R Lazar Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#183 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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52%
26%
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70%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
26%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
59%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert R Lazar Middle School's ranking?
Robert R Lazar Middle School is ranked #183 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Robert R Lazar Middle School often compared to?
Robert R Lazar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams Middle School, Mount Pleasant Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert R Lazar Middle School?
781 students attend Robert R Lazar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Robert R Lazar Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert R Lazar Middle School?
Robert R Lazar Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert R Lazar Middle School offer ?
Robert R Lazar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Robert R Lazar Middle School part of?
Robert R Lazar Middle School is part of Montville Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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