Serving 485 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leonard V. Moore Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Roselle, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1 mile from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary extending up to 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leonard V Moore Middle School's student population of 485 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leonard V Moore Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonard V Moore Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1867 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1867 out of 2,184 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
485 students attend Leonard V Moore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Leonard V Moore Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leonard V Moore Middle School?
Leonard V Moore Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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