Edgar Middle School

49 Brunswick Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 713 students in grades 5-8, Edgar Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edgar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Edgar Middle School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
713 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Edgar Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgar Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#270 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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46%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edgar Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgar Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
25%
10%
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Hispanic
14%
32%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
48%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Edgar Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgar Middle School's ranking?
Edgar Middle School is ranked #270 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Edgar Middle School often compared to?
Edgar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Edgar Middle School?
713 students attend Edgar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Edgar Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar Middle School?
Edgar Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edgar Middle School offer ?
Edgar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Edgar Middle School part of?
Edgar Middle School is part of Metuchen Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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