Piscataway Magnet School vs. Perth Amboy Magnet School
Should you attend Piscataway Magnet School or Perth Amboy Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Piscataway Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Perth Amboy Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Overview
Serving 647 students in grades 8-12, Piscataway Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Perth Amboy Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Vocational
Vocational
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
647 students
264 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1187 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
5
-
Grade 9 Students
180
70
Grade 10 Students
155
72
Grade 11 Students
157
54
Grade 12 Students
147
68
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
65%
82%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
18%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.53
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
16%
