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Sayreville School District


At a glance
334thof 609 New Jersey districts▲ 25
Better than 45% of New Jersey districts
298 Ernston Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
·(732) 525-5200·All New Jersey district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 45.2% of districts
9
Schools
6,215
Students
Top rankedHarry S. Truman Elementary School452nd of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Harry S. Truman Elementary School up 162 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Project Before at Selover School 10.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Sayreville School District in New Jersey consists of 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population and faces a mix of strengths and challenges across its schools.

Sayreville War Memorial High School stands out with the highest enrollment in the district and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.3%. However, its test scores are mixed, with some areas performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. Sayreville Middle School also has a large enrollment and performs well on many NJSLA tests, often exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, Samsel Upper Elementary School demonstrates strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts.

The district faces some consistent challenges, such as a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% across all schools. Additionally, there is significant variation in test score performance, with some schools excelling while others struggle. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 27.93% to 45.96%, indicate that many students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which can present additional barriers to academic success. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and resource allocation could help improve outcomes for all students in the Sayreville School District.

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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.

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