Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans Memorial Middle School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans Memorial Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1732 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
63%
32%
Black
16%
15%
White
16%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Veterans Memorial Middle School is ranked #1732 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Veterans Memorial Middle School often compared to?
Veterans Memorial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School, Anthony Rossi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School?
804 students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Veterans Memorial Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Middle School?
Veterans Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial Middle School offer ?
Veterans Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Veterans Memorial Middle School part of?
Veterans Memorial Middle School is part of Vineland Public School District.
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