Buena Regional Middle School
Rating
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(856) 697-0100
Buena Regional Middle School serves 421 students in grades 6-8.
Buena Regional Middle School placed 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%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Buena Regional Middle School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Rankings
Buena Regional Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,221 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Buena Regional Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1902 out of 2221 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 29% |
| Black | 15% | 15% |
| White | 51% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buena Regional School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Buena Regional Middle School is Buena Regional High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Vineland Preparatory Academy (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Minotola Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 326 students10
0.1 miles
1501 Central Ave
Minotola, NJ 08341
(856) 697-8080 0.1 3-5 326 - Vineland Johnstone Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 443 students10
1.6 miles
165 S Brewster Rd
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 794-6967 1.6 K-5 443 - Buena John C. Milanesi Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 288 students
2.1 miles
880 Harding Highway
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0605 2.1 PK-2 288 - Buena Buena Regional High School Math: 16% | Reading: 39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 569 students10
2.2 miles
125 Weymouth Road
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-2400 2.2 9-12 569 - Vineland Vineland Preparatory Academy Alternative School Grades: 8-12 | 17 students
2.5 miles
2000 Maple Ave
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 696-6624 2.5 8-12 17
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