B+
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
173 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ 07042 · (973) 509-4220 · Part of Montclair Town School District
Students
618
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
17%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Buzz Aldrin Middle School
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 47.3%
Location
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173 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6211
Grade 7213
Grade 8194
Enrollment over time
662’20
619’21
610’22
607’23
618’24
Down 6.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 51%Hispanic 15%Black 15%Two or more races 12%Asian 7%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.