East Windsor Regional School District

The East Windsor Regional School District serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district provides education to a diverse community, with a significant portion of students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district, Melvin H. Kreps Middle School stands out with relatively strong test scores, with 54-58% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 28-34% proficient or better in Mathematics. Similarly, Perry L. Drew Elementary School boasts some of the highest English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates in the district, with 44-56% of students proficient or better in ELA and 35-50% in Math across grades 3-5.

However, the district also faces some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of around 15% across all schools, and inconsistent academic performance, with Hightstown High School having much lower proficiency rates, especially in math, compared to the stronger-performing middle and elementary schools. Additionally, with 37-45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the district serves a population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, which can present unique challenges.