Top Rankings
Metuchen Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,285 students in Metuchen Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Metuchen Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,285 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Metuchen Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
584 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
26%
10%
# Hispanic Students
328 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
33%
# Black Students
104 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
1,080 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
47%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
175 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
89
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
174
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
173
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
187
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
178
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
25
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,553 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,568 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,553
$27,145
Spending / Student
$21,568
$26,033
Best Metuchen Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metuchen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Grove Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
Grades: 9-12
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Edgar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Brunswick Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Grades: 5-8
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Campbell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Durham Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Grades: 1-4
| 689 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
Magnet School
16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
Grades: PK-K
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Metuchen Public School District?
Metuchen Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,285 students.
What is the rank of Metuchen Public School District?
Metuchen Public School District is ranked #97 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Metuchen Public School District?
47% of Metuchen Public School District students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Metuchen Public School District?
Metuchen 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 Metuchen Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,568 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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