Edgar Middle School

Summary:

Edgar Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Metuchen, New Jersey, serving 765 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Metuchen Public School District, which is ranked 67 out of 615 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Edgar Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with exceptional academic achievement. The school's students demonstrate high proficiency rates in NJSLA/English Language Arts (71.7% to 80.5%) and NJSLA/Mathematics (44.2% to 75.2%). Additionally, a remarkable 96.7% of 7th graders and 85.5% of 8th graders are proficient or better in NJSLA/Algebra I, and 100% of 8th graders are proficient or better in NJSLA/Geometry. This exceptional performance in advanced math courses sets Edgar Middle School apart from many nearby schools, such as Samuel E. Shull Middle School, Woodbridge Middle School, and Fords Middle School.

Edgar Middle School's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 45.23% White, 4.71% African American, 13.33% Hispanic, 29.02% Asian, and 7.45% two or more races, is another notable aspect of the school. The school's performance across different student subgroups is also impressive, with high rankings for female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, and special education students. However, the school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students (159 out of 522 in 2017-2018) suggests that there may be room for improvement in supporting this student subgroup.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 49 Brunswick Avenue
       Metuchen, NJ  08840


(732) 321-8770

District: Metuchen Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,842 Help


Students who attend Edgar Middle School usually attend:

High:    Metuchen High School

Feeder schools for Edgar Middle School:

Elementary:    Campbell Elementary School
    Mildred B. Moss Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  765

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.2%
Asian:
29.0%
Hispanic:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.8% Help


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Compare Details Edgar Middle School ranks better than 91% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.06. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Edgar Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.2%), Asian (29%), Hispanic (13.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgar Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgar Middle School is $7,842.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Edgar Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgar Middle School 67th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Edgar Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Metuchen Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Metuchen Public School District 67th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edgar Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Edgar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.49 210th 574 63.4%
2004 79.64 128th 588 78.2%
2005 78.04 142nd 599 76.3%
2006 68.92 257th 615 58.2%
2007 71.60 210th 631 66.7%
2008 76.66 143rd 640 77.7%
2009 76.28 156th 664 76.5%
2010 75.42 175th 677 74.2%
2011 75.15 182nd 684 73.4%
2012 79.48 140th 677 79.3%
2013 76.87 171st 704 75.7%
2014 79.87 137th 717 80.9%
2015 70.03 174th 713 75.6%
2016 79.54 110th 713 84.6%
2017 80.73 121st 712 83.0%
2018 78.74 135th 716 81.1%
2019 83.34 82nd 745 89.0%
2021 87.75 61st 652 90.6%
2022 84.69 82nd 745 89.0%
2023 87.06 67th 748 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edgar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.24 41st 471 91.3%
2019 88.51 29th 492 94.1%
2021 69.94 72nd 401 82.0%
2022 87.84 30th 535 94.4%
2023 86.04 30th 505 94.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.43 159th 522 69.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Edgar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.97 141st 680 79.3%
2019 86.74 60th 703 91.5%
2021 85.15 64th 625 89.8%
2022 86.38 71st 726 90.2%
2023 86.97 76th 720 89.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Edgar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.34 125th 675 81.5%
2019 82.33 108th 697 84.5%
2021 87.64 60th 635 90.6%
2022 84.38 94th 730 87.1%
2023 89.26 61st 718 91.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Edgar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.19 120th 200 40.0%
2019 60.76 82nd 199 58.8%
2021 64.56 50th 147 66.0%
2022 60.27 89th 200 55.5%
2023 70.39 56th 201 72.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Edgar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.62 60th 361 83.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edgar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.54 24th 504 95.2%
2019 87.55 34th 524 93.5%
2021 93.57 14th 480 97.1%
2022 91.52 27th 591 95.4%
2023 81.43 63rd 587 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Edgar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.32 123rd 497 75.3%
2019 78.92 70th 504 86.1%
2021 70.56 89th 435 79.5%
2022 70.20 124th 512 75.8%
2023 77.98 83rd 509 83.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Open Quote If you have a problem at the school they are quick to sweep it under the rug - Oh, what would everyone think of their perfect school if they all knew the truth?
The special education team will not help you or your child they will ignore all of his needs and it is because they ignore all the kids in general.
The rich politician or police officer kids run the schools and the teachers pretend to not see anything going on.
The special education staff are fake nice and just give you the run around. You will never get help for your child here unless you have lots of money or know someone who knows someone like the mayor of town. Good luck! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Edgar Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 216 23 20 6 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1989 216 25 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1990 189 19 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1991 185 13 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1992 194 13 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1993 185 33 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1994 203 19 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1995 231 33 24 4 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1996 231 33 24 4 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 221 23 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1999 200 32 21 13 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2000 217 25 25 22 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 434 62 46 41 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2002 452 58 56 29 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 452 58 56 29 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 478 44 60 24 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 490 33 61 25 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2006 472 41 60 30 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2007 466 41 58 28 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 455 45 68 41 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2009 454 46 89 50 0 0 0 0 639
2010 457 42 95 51 0 0 0 0 645
2011 452 44 114 63 0 0 0 0 673
2012 444 34 122 64 0 0 0 0 664
2013 441 34 119 61 0 0 0 0 655
2014 444 35 149 66 0 0 0 0 694
2015 464 34 161 61 0 0 3 0 723
2016 468 33 181 80 0 0 4 0 766
2017 449 34 181 87 0 2 4 0 757
2018 426 26 152 100 0 2 18 0 724
2019 401 26 146 102 0 1 38 0 714
2020 385 25 159 104 1 1 47 0 722
2021 369 24 172 114 0 1 63 0 743
2022 340 34 179 99 0 1 60 0 713
2023 346 36 222 102 0 2 57 0 765

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edgar Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 20.0 13.2 n/a
1989 270 19.0 14.2 n/a
1990 236 17.0 13.8 3.4
1991 222 18.0 12.3 3.2
1992 232 21.0 11.0 3.9
1993 245 21.1 11.6 4.9
1994 244 21.3 11.5 4.9
1995 292 20.2 14.5 5.1
1996 292 20.2 14.5 5.1
1998 267 21.0 12.7 3
1999 266 21.0 12.7 2.6
2000 289 21.7 13.3 4.5
2001 583 22.0 26.5 5.8
2002 595 48.0 12.4 4.4
2003 595 48.0 12.4 4.4
2004 606 49.0 12.4 6.4
2005 609 50.0 12.2 n/a
2006 603 52.0 11.6 5.8
2007 593 53.0 11.2 5.4
2008 609 45.0 13.5 7.2
2009 639 56.5 9.8 7
2010 645 45.0 14.3 6.4
2011 673 44.0 15.2 7.3
2012 664 58.8 11.2 10.1
2013 655 57.6 11.3 8.1
2014 694 60.0 11.5 9.4
2015 723 60.0 12.0 8.7
2016 766 60.0 12.7 6.8
2017 757 60.1 12.5 9.1
2018 724 61.5 11.7 6.4
2019 714 62.3 11.4 6.2
2020 722 62.3 11.5 7.8
2021 743 67.1 11.0 6.3
2022 713 64.3 11.0 4.6
2023 765 64.1 11.9 5.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edgar Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 20.0 13.2 n/a
1989 270 19.0 14.2 n/a
1990 236 17.0 13.8 3.4
1991 222 18.0 12.3 3.2
1992 232 21.0 11.0 3.9
1993 245 21.1 11.6 4.9
1994 244 21.3 11.5 4.9
1995 292 20.2 14.5 5.1
1996 292 20.2 14.5 5.1
1998 267 21.0 12.7 3
1999 266 21.0 12.7 2.6
2000 289 21.7 13.3 4.5
2001 583 22.0 26.5 5.8
2002 595 48.0 12.4 4.4
2003 595 48.0 12.4 4.4
2004 606 49.0 12.4 6.4
2005 609 50.0 12.2 n/a
2006 603 52.0 11.6 5.8
2007 593 53.0 11.2 5.4
2008 609 45.0 13.5 7.2
2009 639 56.5 9.8 7
2010 645 45.0 14.3 6.4
2011 673 44.0 15.2 7.3
2012 664 58.8 11.2 10.1
2013 655 57.6 11.3 8.1
2014 694 60.0 11.5 9.4
2015 723 60.0 12.0 8.7
2016 766 60.0 12.7 6.8
2017 757 60.1 12.5 9.1
2018 724 61.5 11.7 6.4
2019 714 62.3 11.4 6.2
2020 722 62.3 11.5 7.8
2021 743 67.1 11.0 6.3
2022 713 64.3 11.0 4.6
2023 765 64.1 11.9 5.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edgar Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,842

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgar Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 82nd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 67th of 748 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar Middle School)83.275.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Metuchen Public School District)83.275.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edgar Middle School)75.475.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Metuchen Public School District)75.475.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar Middle School)88.171.7
 16.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Metuchen Public School District)88.171.7
 16.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Edgar Middle School)61.963.2
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Metuchen Public School District)61.963.2
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar Middle School)83.980.5
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Metuchen Public School District)83.980.5
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Edgar Middle School)59.558
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Metuchen Public School District)59.558
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Edgar Middle School)10096.7
 3.3%
   7th Grade Algebra I (Metuchen Public School District)10096.7
 3.3%
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar Middle School)87.174.7
 12.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Metuchen Public School District)87.174.7
 12.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Edgar Middle School)33.944.2
 10.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Metuchen Public School District)33.944.2
 10.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Edgar Middle School)90.685.5
 5.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Metuchen Public School District)90.685.5
 5.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Edgar Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Geometry (Metuchen Public School District)100100
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Edgar Middle School)9289.1
 2.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Metuchen Public School District)62.462.3
 0.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Edgar Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Metuchen Public School District)51.787.8
 36.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students714765
 7.1%
African American2636
 38.5%
American Indian00
Asian146222
 52.1%
Hispanic102102
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White401346
 13.7%
Two or More Races3857
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.2%5.8%
 0.4%


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Students at Edgar Middle School are 45% White, 29% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Students who attend Edgar Middle School usually go on to attend Metuchen High School

Yes. Edgar Middle School ranks in the top 9.0% of New Jersey middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 765 students attended Edgar Middle School.


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