Glenfield Middle School vs. Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Should I attend Glenfield Middle School or Buzz Aldrin Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Glenfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Buzz Aldrin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 596 students in grades 6-8, Glenfield Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Buzz Aldrin Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
596 students
619 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#770 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#522 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
175
204
Grade 7 Students
208
204
Grade 8 Students
207
194
Ungraded Students
6
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
14%
% Black
28%
18%
% White
45%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
