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Perth Amboy Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,307 students in Perth Amboy Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Perth Amboy Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
12 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
10,307 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
820 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Perth Amboy 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% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#576 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
9,663 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
33%
# Black Students
457 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
102 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
1%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,172
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
654
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
682
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
748
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
725
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
715
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
710
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
680
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
674
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
749
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
704
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
643
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
667
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
606
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
178
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,021 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,357 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$299 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$303 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,021
$27,145
Spending / Student
$29,357
$26,033
Best Perth Amboy Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dual Language School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Grades: 4-8
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Chamberlain Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6080
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6080
Grades: K-4
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Seaman Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6214
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6214
Grades: K-3
| 862 students
Rank: #44.
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Grades: K-4
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Perth Amboy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eagle Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6030
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6030
Grades: 9-12
| 2,658 students
Rank: #66.
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Stockton Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010
Grades: K-4
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Charles Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6050
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6050
Grades: K-4
| 618 students
Rank: #88.
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
445 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6020
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6020
Grades: K-4
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Hall Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Grades: 5-8
| 1,310 students
Rank: #1010.
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
271 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Grades: 5-8
| 1,230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
925 Amboy Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Grades: PK
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
601 Cortlandt St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Grades: PK
| 823 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 10,307 students.
What is the rank of Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District is ranked #577 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perth Amboy Public School District?
94% of Perth Amboy Public School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Perth Amboy Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,357 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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