Serving 697 students in grades 5-6, Montgomery Lower Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 697 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Montgomery Lower Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Lower Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Montgomery Lower Middle School is ranked #288 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Montgomery Lower Middle School often compared to?
Montgomery Lower Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery Upper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Montgomery Lower Middle School?
697 students attend Montgomery Lower Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Montgomery Lower Middle School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery Lower Middle School?
Montgomery Lower Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Montgomery Lower Middle School offer ?
Montgomery Lower Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Montgomery Lower Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 697 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
