Serving 218 students in grades 7-8, Landis Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)31%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
84%
33%
Black
12%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend Landis Middle School?
218 students attend Landis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Landis Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Landis Middle School?
Landis Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Landis Middle School offer ?
Landis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Landis Middle School part of?
Landis Middle School is part of Vineland Public School District.
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