Buzz Aldrin Middle School vs Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Upper Montclair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
Memorial Middle School
Cedar Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–8
468 students
| Measure | Buzz Aldrin Middle School Upper Montclair, New Jersey | Memorial Middle School Cedar Grove, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #131 of 440 | #108 of 440 |
| National rank | #777 of 15,369 | #473 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 618 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 9.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| city | Upper Montclair | Cedar Grove |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 84.8).
- •Buzz Aldrin Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 17.2%).
- •Buzz Aldrin Middle School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 468.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buzz Aldrin Middle School better than Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (87.9 vs 84.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buzz Aldrin Middle School and Memorial Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Upper Montclair and Cedar Grove in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buzz Aldrin Middle School: 618. Memorial Middle School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buzz Aldrin Middle School and Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Buzz Aldrin Middle School is 131st of 440 and Memorial Middle School is 108th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).