Serving 665 students in grades 6-8, Sgt. Dominick Pilla 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Sgt. Dominick Pilla 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 Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School is 0.67, 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
#1756 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
45%
34%
Black
16%
14%
White
33%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School's ranking?
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School is ranked #1756 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School often compared to?
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vineland Public Charter School, Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School?
665 students attend Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School offer ?
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School part of?
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School is part of Vineland Public School District.
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