The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Leonard V Moore Middle School
Leonard V Moore Middle School serves only fifth and sixth graders in Roselle, a densely built suburban borough in Union County. Because the school covers just two early middle-school grades, it has no graduation rate to report and no high-school-level measures such as AP or dual-credit pathways. The school is a regular public school within the Roselle Public School District, and its students move on to Grace Wilday Junior High after sixth grade.
The student body is diverse and predominantly Hispanic and Black, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and sits within the residential street grid of Roselle rather than on a separated campus. The borough itself is a compact, densely populated community with a walkable layout, a mix of single- and multi-family homes, and a commercial corridor along Chestnut Street. Warinanco Park, a county park that spans Roselle and neighboring Elizabeth, provides recreational space and hosts community events. The borough has seen modest population shifts in recent years, and its Urban Enterprise Zone, which offered reduced sales tax at eligible merchants, expired at the end of 2023.
On state assessments, Leonard V Moore Middle School's results are well below the midpoint among Union County districts. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was modest in fifth grade and lower in sixth grade. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was higher than in math but still below the county median. In science, the proficiency rate was also low. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Union County. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what academic supports are in place and how the school is working to raise achievement.
The school serves a student population that is predominantly Hispanic and Black, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source materials. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and no Title I status was reported. Information on discipline, course access, staffing, and attendance was also not available in the data provided.
Roselle is a densely populated borough with a walkable street grid and a mix of single- and multi-family homes. The school is located on Locust Street within the residential fabric. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to the broader region, and the rental market reflects typical costs for Union County. The district itself did not have any major parent-relevant changes reported in the available research.
For a family considering Leonard V Moore Middle School, the picture is straightforward. The school serves a narrow grade band, so the experience is a two-year stop before students move to a junior high. The academic results on state tests are low relative to county peers, and the school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Union County districts. The student body is diverse and economically mixed, with a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is embedded in a walkable, dense borough with a modest housing market. Families who want a fuller picture of academic supports and interventions should ask the school directly, as the available data does not cover staffing, course access, or special education services.
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