Best Public Schools in Middlesex, NJ


Summary:

The city of Middlesex, New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district show a mix of standout performance and inconsistent results across different metrics and subject areas.

Watchung Elementary School stands out as a top-performing elementary school, consistently ranking among the best in the state with a 4-star rating. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd grade students compared to the other elementary schools in the district. In contrast, Hazelwood Elementary School has the highest per-student spending but does not necessarily have the best test scores, suggesting a lack of correlation between spending and performance.

At the middle school level, Von E. Mauger Middle School excels in Algebra I, with 100% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the Middlesex Borough School District as a whole generally performs below the state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The district also faces challenges with a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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