Summary:
The 08837 zip code in New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Herbert Hoover Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance and characteristics provide a mixed picture, with both strengths and areas for improvement.
Herbert Hoover Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 324th out of 748 New Jersey middle schools in 2022-2023 to 386th out of 752 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on NJSLA tests is uneven, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts being below the Edison Township School District but above the state average, while Mathematics proficiency rates are significantly below both the district and state averages. The school's science proficiency rate for 8th grade is also below the district and state averages.
Demographically, Herbert Hoover Middle School has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 38.7%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $7,148, which could be further analyzed in the context of the school's performance and student needs. Overall, the analysis suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to support student success.
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