Middle Schools in Metuchen Public School District


Summary:

The Metuchen Public School District in New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Edgar Middle School, which has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance. This standout institution ranks 55th out of 743 middle schools in the state, placing it in the top 7.4% statewide.

Edgar Middle School has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, indicating its strong overall performance. The school's student proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments are significantly higher than the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Algebra I, and Geometry. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.9 and per-student spending of $7,842, the school appears to be effectively allocating resources to support student learning and achievement.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% is higher than the state's target of 10% or less, this could be an area for the school to focus on, as chronic absenteeism can have a significant impact on student outcomes. Overall, Edgar Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Metuchen Public School District, providing a quality education and consistently strong academic results for its students.

District Detail

 16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840

 (732) 321-8700

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 613 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,284

Primary Schools: 2
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.

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