Serving 441 students in grades 5-6, Leonard V Moore 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leonard V Moore Middle School's student population of 441 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leonard V Moore Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonard V Moore Middle School is 0.54, 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
#1922 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
39%
32%
Black
56%
15%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonard V Moore Middle School's ranking?
Leonard V Moore Middle School is ranked #1922 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Leonard V Moore Middle School often compared to?
Leonard V Moore Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grace Wilday Junior High School, Abraham Clark High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Leonard V Moore Middle School?
441 students attend Leonard V Moore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Leonard V Moore Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonard V Moore Middle School?
Leonard V Moore Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leonard V Moore Middle School offer ?
Leonard V Moore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Leonard V Moore Middle School part of?
Leonard V Moore Middle School is part of Roselle Public School District.
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