Buzz Aldrin Middle School vs Watchung Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 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
Watchung Elementary School
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Buzz Aldrin Middle School Upper Montclair, New Jersey | Watchung Elementary School Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #131 of 440 | #235 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #777 of 15,369 | #1162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 618 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 75% |
| city | Upper Montclair | Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watchung Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 84.8).
- •Watchung Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 56%).
- •Watchung Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 17.2%).
- •Buzz Aldrin Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.9).
- •Buzz Aldrin Middle School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 406.
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 Watchung Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Watchung Elementary School ranks higher (88.5 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 Watchung Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Upper Montclair and Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buzz Aldrin Middle School: 618. Watchung Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buzz Aldrin Middle School and Watchung Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Buzz Aldrin Middle School is 131st of 440 and Watchung Elementary School is 235th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).