Best Public Schools in Fords, NJ

The city of Fords, New Jersey is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school and 2 middle schools, which are part of the Woodbridge Township School District and the Perth Amboy Public School District.

Among the schools, Dual Language School stands out for its relatively strong academic performance, with 64.9% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 36.3% for the Perth Amboy district and 56.1% statewide. Despite serving a more economically disadvantaged population, Dual Language School spends the most per student ($11,909) among the three schools. Fords Middle School also excels in Algebra I, with 100% of 8th graders and end-of-course students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages.

However, the schools in Fords face some challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.9% across all three schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there is significant variation in spending per student, ranging from $3,842 at Lafayette Estates Elementary to $11,909 at Dual Language School, and student-teacher ratios, from 9.2 at Fords Middle School to 20 at Lafayette Estates Elementary, which may impact student learning outcomes.