Middle Schools in Metuchen Public School District


Summary:

The Metuchen Public School District in New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Edgar Middle School, which has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance. This standout institution ranks among the top middle schools in the state, earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgar Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its students' outstanding test scores, which significantly exceed state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy in advanced math courses, with an impressive 97.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 100% proficient or better in Geometry. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, further contributing to its strong academic outcomes.

While the data suggests that Edgar Middle School serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 6.11% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's high-quality education and impressive resource allocation of $7,842 per student indicate a commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment for all students. As the sole middle school in the Metuchen Public School District, Edgar Middle School stands as a shining example of academic excellence, continuously striving to maintain its position as one of the top-performing middle schools in the state.

District Detail

 16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840

 (732) 321-8700

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,329

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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