Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
MONTCLAIR, NJ · Montclair Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
118th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
176 North Fullerton Avenue, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
(973)509-5741NCES ID 341056000181Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building 118th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 191 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 201 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.3% | 55.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 28.2% | 17.4% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 13.9% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 8.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 5.0% | ▲ 3.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $954K in zip 07042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
- #109Glenfield Middle SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1 mi away109th of 440
ELA 78% ▲1 · Math 55% ▲1Compare - #121Buzz Aldrin Middle SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.4 mi away121st of 440
ELA 72% ▼5 · Math 58% ▲4Compare - #300Bloomfield Middle SchoolBloomfield Township School District · 1.5 mi away300th of 440
ELA 52% ▼25 · Math 31% ▼23Compare - #95Henry B. Whitehorne Middle SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.9 mi away95th of 440
ELA 73% ▼4 · Math 65% ▲11Compare - #104Memorial Middle SchoolCedar Grove Township School District · 2.3 mi away104th of 440
ELA 76% ▼1 · Math 59% ▲5Compare - #189Edison Middle SchoolWest Orange Public Schools · 2.3 mi away189th of 440
ELA 65% ▼12 · Math 48% ▼6Compare - #140John H. Walker Middle SchoolNutley Public School District · 2.7 mi away140th of 440
ELA 73% ▼4 · Math 52% ▼2Compare - #427John L. Costley Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 3.4 mi away427th of 440
ELA 14% ▼63 · Math 10% ▼44Compare
What school district is Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building in?
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building is part of the Montclair Public School District district in MONTCLAIR, New Jersey.
Is Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building 118th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
White 56%, Black 17%, Hispanic 14%, Two or more races 8% (201 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07042 is $954K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.