Middle Schools in Montville Township School District


Summary:

The Robert R. Lazar Middle School is the sole middle school in the Montville Township School District in New Jersey, serving grades 6-8. This standout institution is ranked among the top 7% of middle schools in the state, consistently maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and demonstrating exceptional academic performance across multiple subject areas.

Robert R. Lazar Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly exceed the state averages, with 76.3% to 82.4% of students scoring proficient or better in ELA and 51.6% to 72.6% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 56.1% to 57.1% and 20.7% to 39.8%, respectively. The school's Algebra I proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 100% of 7th graders and 98.9% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, far surpassing the state averages of 92.4% and 72.7%.

In addition to its academic excellence, Robert R. Lazar Middle School boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.8 to 1, suggesting a strong focus on individualized attention and support. The school's per-student spending of $14,639 for the 2018-2019 school year is also higher than the state average, indicating a commitment to providing students with the resources they need to succeed.

District Detail

 86 River Road
Montville, NJ 07045-9421

 (973) 331-7100

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,500

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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