For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,212 students in Dunellen Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Dunellen Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,212 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Dunellen Public 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#443 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
642 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
32%
# Black Students
144 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
12%
15%
# White Students
337 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
28%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
86
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
48
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,885 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,806 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,885
$27,348
Spending / Student
$18,806
$26,228
Best Dunellen Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunellen High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 First Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
John P. Faber Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 High Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dunellen Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunellen Public School District?
Dunellen Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,212 students.
What is the rank of Dunellen Public School District?
Dunellen Public School District is ranked #441 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunellen Public School District?
53% of Dunellen Public School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunellen Public School District?
Dunellen Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Dunellen Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,806 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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