Iselin Middle School

Summary:

Iselin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Woodbridge Township School District in New Jersey, with 849 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.1.

Iselin Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62.3% of 6th graders, 57.6% of 7th graders, and 55.4% of 8th graders were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the district scores of 40.5%, 37.2%, and 31.8%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and African American students. Additionally, Iselin Middle School's students excel in advanced mathematics courses, with 98.5% proficiency in NJSLA/Algebra I and 100% proficiency in NJSLA/Algebra I and NJSLA/Geometry for 8th graders.

Compared to other middle schools in the district, such as Woodbridge Middle School and Avenel Middle School, Iselin Middle School's academic performance is significantly stronger. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has maintained a high level of academic achievement over the years, suggesting effective teaching and learning practices. While the school's overall performance is impressive, there is room for improvement in areas like NJSLA/Science for 8th grade.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 900 Woodruff Street
       Iselin, NJ  08830


(732) 602-8450

District: Woodbridge Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,163 Help


Students who attend Iselin Middle School usually attend:

High:    John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Feeder schools for Iselin Middle School:

Elementary:    Indiana Avenue Elementary School
    Kennedy Park Elementary School
    Robert Mascenik Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  866

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
58.0%
Hispanic:
20.3%
White:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.3% Help


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Compare Details Iselin Middle School ranks better than 71.7% of middle schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Woodbridge Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Iselin Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Woodbridge Township School District. Student population at Iselin Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (58%), Hispanic (20.3%), White (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iselin Middle School is 12.1, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Woodbridge Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iselin Middle School is $8,163, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Woodbridge Township School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Iselin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Iselin Middle School 210th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Iselin Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Woodbridge Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodbridge Township School District 377th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Iselin Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Iselin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.88 193rd 574 66.4%
2004 68.64 238th 588 59.5%
2005 63.75 288th 599 51.9%
2006 69.59 248th 615 59.7%
2007 73.04 193rd 631 69.4%
2008 68.21 241st 640 62.3%
2009 71.15 216th 664 67.5%
2010 72.63 210th 677 69.0%
2011 78.48 138th 684 79.8%
2012 80.37 128th 677 81.1%
2013 76.14 182nd 704 74.1%
2014 72.03 231st 717 67.8%
2015 77.58 121st 713 83.0%
2016 73.62 161st 713 77.4%
2017 64.81 244th 712 65.7%
2018 66.67 225th 716 68.6%
2019 63.48 266th 745 64.3%
2021 80.88 104th 652 84.0%
2022 62.77 239th 745 67.9%
2023 71.45 184th 748 75.4%
2024 67.63 210th 743 71.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Iselin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.54 59th 202 70.8%
2019 63.27 52nd 227 77.1%
2021 64.82 31st 197 84.3%
2022 50.54 98th 270 63.7%
2023 83.28 24th 288 91.7%
2024 68.03 58th 320 81.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Iselin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.38 249th 471 47.1%
2019 37.19 291st 492 40.9%
2021 69.25 76th 401 81.0%
2022 51.23 185th 535 65.4%
2023 49.66 197th 505 61.0%
2024 52.83 181st 510 64.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Iselin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.84 108th 522 79.3%
2019 57.94 172nd 541 68.2%
2021 75.86 45th 467 90.4%
2022 54.12 178th 549 67.6%
2023 61.81 130th 568 77.1%
2024 64.34 126th 584 78.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Iselin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.72 181st 680 73.4%
2019 68.28 215th 703 69.4%
2021 83.07 76th 625 87.8%
2022 61.91 251st 726 65.4%
2023 71.62 190th 720 73.6%
2024 63.86 247th 717 65.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Iselin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.64 254th 675 62.4%
2019 56.46 298th 697 57.2%
2021 77.15 115th 635 81.9%
2022 62.33 224th 730 69.3%
2023 70.52 183rd 718 74.5%
2024 69.85 186th 719 74.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Iselin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.69 142nd 200 29.0%
2019 29.83 150th 199 24.6%
2021 47.88 79th 147 46.3%
2022 30.14 146th 200 27.0%
2023 38.91 135th 201 32.8%
2024 30.99 152nd 200 24.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Iselin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.60 146th 326 55.2%
2021 94.31 9th 291 96.9%
2022 56.42 116th 356 67.4%
2023 51.77 147th 361 59.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Iselin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.59 340th 504 32.5%
2019 28.76 386th 524 26.3%
2021 62.46 125th 480 74.0%
2022 30.57 417th 591 29.4%
2023 55.73 210th 587 64.2%
2024 41.22 339th 589 42.4%
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Rank History for White students at Iselin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.22 430th 497 13.5%
2019 21.09 423rd 504 16.1%
2021 30.95 323rd 435 25.7%
2022 19.44 444th 512 13.3%
2023 26.93 393rd 509 22.8%
2024 29.80 376th 510 26.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Iselin Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 385 16 29 16 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 352 17 32 23 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1990 330 16 29 13 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1991 459 27 40 15 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1992 435 24 61 31 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 450 31 74 29 2 n/a n/a 0 586
1994 423 30 80 29 2 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 423 34 107 33 4 n/a n/a 0 601
1996 423 34 107 33 4 n/a n/a 0 601
1998 450 52 122 38 4 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 417 46 129 33 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2000 372 47 149 41 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2001 407 72 177 48 2 n/a n/a 0 706
2002 395 86 207 77 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2003 395 86 207 77 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2004 362 77 232 93 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2005 325 92 272 91 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2006 319 76 274 86 2 n/a n/a 0 757
2007 308 79 276 85 2 n/a n/a 0 750
2008 290 72 288 74 3 n/a n/a 0 727
2009 255 68 280 72 2 1 0 0 678
2010 223 56 281 69 1 0 0 0 630
2011 208 54 281 81 1 0 0 0 625
2012 209 58 294 62 1 0 1 0 625
2013 225 54 287 68 1 0 2 0 637
2014 207 54 328 91 0 0 4 0 684
2015 188 49 359 89 0 1 5 0 691
2016 138 42 419 87 1 0 7 0 694
2017 133 46 435 75 1 0 7 0 697
2018 128 46 446 85 0 0 8 0 713
2019 150 47 462 83 0 0 6 0 748
2020 149 52 491 100 0 0 6 0 798
2021 145 61 536 109 0 0 9 0 860
2022 131 49 482 135 0 0 13 0 810
2023 115 57 517 150 0 0 10 0 849
2024 128 53 502 176 0 0 7 0 866

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Iselin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 42.0 10.6 n/a
1989 426 45.0 9.4 n/a
1990 388 39.0 9.9 3.1
1991 542 42.0 12.9 3.9
1992 551 48.0 11.4 4.5
1993 586 47.0 12.5 7.2
1994 564 47.0 12.0 11.3
1995 601 50.0 12.0 11.6
1996 601 50.0 12.0 11.6
1998 666 52.8 12.6 10.5
1999 625 55.0 11.4 9.8
2000 609 56.0 10.9 12.2
2001 706 56.3 12.5 18.1
2002 765 56.6 13.5 16.6
2003 765 56.6 13.5 16.6
2004 764 62.6 12.2 23.3
2005 780 64.0 12.2 n/a
2006 757 59.2 12.8 25.9
2007 750 62.0 12.1 21.6
2008 727 47.0 15.5 21.3
2009 678 52.9 10.9 24.8
2010 630 49.0 12.8 31.1
2011 625 48.4 12.9 33.1
2012 625 60.5 10.3 33.1
2013 637 61.0 10.4 30.3
2014 684 66.3 10.3 33
2015 691 64.0 10.7 35
2016 694 64.0 10.8 33.9
2017 697 63.5 10.9 34.4
2018 713 63.5 11.2 31.6
2019 748 66.5 11.2 31.3
2020 798 70.0 11.4 31
2021 860 69.0 12.4 29.5
2022 810 66.0 12.2 25.2
2023 849 70.0 12.1 31.1
2024 866 71.0 12.1 36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Iselin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 42.0 10.6 n/a
1989 426 45.0 9.4 n/a
1990 388 39.0 9.9 3.1
1991 542 42.0 12.9 3.9
1992 551 48.0 11.4 4.5
1993 586 47.0 12.5 7.2
1994 564 47.0 12.0 11.3
1995 601 50.0 12.0 11.6
1996 601 50.0 12.0 11.6
1998 666 52.8 12.6 10.5
1999 625 55.0 11.4 9.8
2000 609 56.0 10.9 12.2
2001 706 56.3 12.5 18.1
2002 765 56.6 13.5 16.6
2003 765 56.6 13.5 16.6
2004 764 62.6 12.2 23.3
2005 780 64.0 12.2 n/a
2006 757 59.2 12.8 25.9
2007 750 62.0 12.1 21.6
2008 727 47.0 15.5 21.3
2009 678 52.9 10.9 24.8
2010 630 49.0 12.8 31.1
2011 625 48.4 12.9 33.1
2012 625 60.5 10.3 33.1
2013 637 61.0 10.4 30.3
2014 684 66.3 10.3 33
2015 691 64.0 10.7 35
2016 694 64.0 10.8 33.9
2017 697 63.5 10.9 34.4
2018 713 63.5 11.2 31.6
2019 748 66.5 11.2 31.3
2020 798 70.0 11.4 31
2021 860 69.0 12.4 29.5
2022 810 66.0 12.2 25.2
2023 849 70.0 12.1 31.1
2024 866 71.0 12.1 36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Iselin Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,163

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Iselin Middle School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 266th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 748 Middle schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iselin Middle School)62.263.7
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)44.436.9
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iselin Middle School)51.355.7
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)35.833.4
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iselin Middle School)63.265
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)50.739.2
 11.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iselin Middle School)59.454.8
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)41.730.7
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iselin Middle School)56.953.1
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)49.541.5
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iselin Middle School)34.740.2
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)2423.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Iselin Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (Woodbridge Township School District)92.996.5
 3.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Iselin Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Woodbridge Township School District)48.136.7
 11.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students748849
 13.5%
African American4757
 21.3%
American Indian00
Asian462517
 11.9%
Hispanic83150
 80.7%
Pacific Islander00
White150115
 23.3%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.3%31.1%
 0.2%


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Iselin Middle School ranks 210th of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Iselin Middle School are 58% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 15% White, 6% African American.

Students who attend Iselin Middle School usually go on to attend John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 866 students attended Iselin Middle School.


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