For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,151 students in South Amboy 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 South Amboy School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,151 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Amboy 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#490 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
500 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
33%
# Black Students
111 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
10%
15%
# White Students
464 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
40%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
89
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
84
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
104
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,215 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 $18,593 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,215
$27,145
Spending / Student
$18,593
$26,033
Best South Amboy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Amboy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 John Street
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-2118
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
South Amboy Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Governor Harold G Hoffman
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 316-7669
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 316-7669
Grades: 6-12
| 571 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Amboy School District?
South Amboy School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,151 students.
What is the rank of South Amboy School District?
South Amboy School District is ranked #494 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 South Amboy School District?
44% of South Amboy School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Amboy School District?
South Amboy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is South Amboy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,593 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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