Middle Schools in Montclair Public School District

The Montclair Public School District in New Jersey is home to three middle schools: Buzz Aldrin Middle School, Glenfield Middle School, and Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and offer a diverse learning environment within the Montclair Public School District.

Among the three middle schools, Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building stands out as a top performer, ranking 182 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools in 2022-2023 and consistently earning high ratings from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 76.2% of 6th graders and 74.1% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA. Buzz Aldrin Middle School also performs well, ranking 200 out of 748 and demonstrating strong ELA proficiency rates among its students.

While Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building has the highest spending per student at $18,417, this does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes compared to Buzz Aldrin Middle School, which has lower spending per student but similar or better test scores. Additionally, the three schools have diverse student populations, with varying racial compositions, and Buzz Aldrin Middle School and Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building both maintaining relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, which may contribute to their strong academic performance.