For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,288 students in Dunellen Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Dunellen Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,288 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Dunellen Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#469 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
60 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
710 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
33%
# Black Students
154 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
12%
15%
# White Students
325 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
25%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
77
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
92
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
63
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,535 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,696 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,535
$27,145
Spending / Student
$17,696
$26,033
Best Dunellen Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John P. Faber Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 High Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dunellen Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Dunellen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 First Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunellen Public School District?
Dunellen Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,288 students.
What is the rank of Dunellen Public School District?
Dunellen Public School District is ranked #472 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunellen Public School District?
55% of Dunellen Public School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunellen Public School District?
Dunellen Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Dunellen Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,696 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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