Serving 571 students in grades 6-12, South Amboy Middle/high 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Amboy Middle/high School's student population of 571 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Amboy Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Amboy Middle/high School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1627 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
40%
33%
Black
12%
15%
White
42%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Amboy Middle/high School's ranking?
South Amboy Middle/high School is ranked #1627 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are South Amboy Middle/high School often compared to?
South Amboy Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sayreville War Memorial High School, East Brunswick Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Amboy Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of South Amboy Middle/high School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Amboy Middle/high School?
571 students attend South Amboy Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of South Amboy Middle/high School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Amboy Middle/high School?
South Amboy Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Amboy Middle/high School offer ?
South Amboy Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is South Amboy Middle/high School part of?
South Amboy Middle/high School is part of South Amboy School District.
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