Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Veterans Memorial 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Veterans Memorial Middle serves the northern part of Vineland, NJ, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans Memorial Middle School's student population of 603 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Middle School is 0.49, 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
#2051 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
69%
35%
Black
14%
14%
White
13%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Veterans Memorial Middle School is ranked #2051 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Veterans Memorial Middle School often compared to?
Veterans Memorial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School, Anthony Rossi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School?
603 students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Veterans Memorial Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Middle School?
Veterans Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial Middle School offer ?
Veterans Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Memorial Middle School part of?
Veterans Memorial Middle School is part of Vineland Public School District.
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