Iselin Middle School

900 Woodruff Street
Iselin, NJ 08830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 849 students in grades 6-8, Iselin 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 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 87% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 849 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Iselin Middle School's student population of 849 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
849 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

Iselin 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 Iselin Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#981 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
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43%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iselin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iselin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Iselin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
61%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Iselin Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Iselin Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
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White
13%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Iselin Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Iselin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Iselin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iselin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iselin Middle School's ranking?
Iselin Middle School is ranked #981 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Iselin Middle School often compared to?
Iselin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonia Middle School, Woodbridge Middle School, Avenel Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Iselin Middle School?
849 students attend Iselin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Iselin Middle School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iselin Middle School?
Iselin Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Iselin Middle School offer ?
Iselin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Iselin Middle School part of?
Iselin Middle School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 849 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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