Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Middlesex County Stem Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middlesex County Stem Charter School's student population of 462 students has grown by 419% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 172% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middlesex County Stem Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middlesex County Stem Charter School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1730 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
70%
33%
Black
18%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middlesex County Stem Charter School's ranking?
Middlesex County Stem Charter School is ranked #1730 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Middlesex County Stem Charter School?
462 students attend Middlesex County Stem Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Middlesex County Stem Charter School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlesex County Stem Charter School?
Middlesex County Stem Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middlesex County Stem Charter School offer ?
Middlesex County Stem Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Middlesex County Stem Charter School part of?
Middlesex County Stem Charter School is part of Middlesex County STEM Charter School District.
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