Summary:
Samuel E. Shull Middle School is a public middle school located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,310 students. The school is part of the Perth Amboy Public School District, which is ranked 561 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Samuel E. Shull Middle School consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.4% of 6th graders, 26.2% of 7th graders, and 32.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.2%, 53.9%, and 52.9%, respectively. The school's performance in NJSLA/Mathematics is even lower, with only 8.8% of 6th graders, 11.5% of 7th graders, and 9.1% of 8th graders achieving proficiency, compared to the state averages of 36.2%, 37.5%, and 19.4%. Additionally, the school has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.6% to 20.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
When comparing Samuel E. Shull Middle School to other nearby middle schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For instance, Dual Language School, which is also part of the Perth Amboy Public School District, outperforms Samuel E. Shull Middle School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. However, the school shows some strengths in specific subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, suggesting that targeted interventions and support could potentially improve overall academic performance.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Perth Amboy Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
622nd of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,637
Students who attend Samuel E. Shull Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Samuel E. Shull Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.1
Number of students: 865
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
92.4%
African American:
5.1%
White:
1.5%
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Asian:
0.6%
Two or more races:
0.3%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.3%
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