For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,174 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,174 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Amboy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 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
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
44 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
549 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
34%
# Black Students
115 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
10%
15%
# White Students
435 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
37%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
74
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
78
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
81
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,229 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,819
$26,931
Spending / Student
$18,229
$25,828
Best South Amboy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Amboy Elementary 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
(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
| 594 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Amboy School District?
South Amboy School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,174 students.
What is the rank of South Amboy School District?
South Amboy School District is ranked #494 out of 646 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?
47% of South Amboy School District students are Hispanic, 37% 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 $18,229 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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