Summary:
The Sayreville School District has one middle school, Sayreville Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with mixed results on state assessments compared to the state averages. While the school performs relatively well in some subject areas, it struggles in others, particularly in Mathematics and Science.
Sayreville Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 367 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools in 2023-2024 to 419 out of 752 in 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts are slightly below the state average, while its Mathematics proficiency rates are significantly lower, especially in 8th grade. In Science, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rate is well below the state average. However, the school's performance in Algebra I and Geometry is more variable, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.
The school faces some socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (40.45% in 2023-2024). Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $8,185 in 2018-2019 is below the state average, which may impact the resources available to support student learning. These factors may contribute to the school's inconsistent academic performance and suggest a need to examine the allocation of resources and explore ways to better support student learning and success.
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