Serving 477 students in grades 6-8, Conackamack Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conackamack Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Conackamack Middle School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Conackamack Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conackamack Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
30%
15%
White
19%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conackamack Middle School's ranking?
Conackamack Middle School is ranked #977 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Conackamack Middle School often compared to?
Conackamack Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quibbletown Middle School, Theodore Schor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Conackamack Middle School?
477 students attend Conackamack Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Conackamack Middle School students are Asian, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conackamack Middle School?
Conackamack Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Conackamack Middle School offer ?
Conackamack Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Conackamack Middle School part of?
Conackamack Middle School is part of Piscataway Township School District.
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