Top Rankings
Metuchen Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,257 students in Metuchen Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Metuchen Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,257 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Metuchen Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
551 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
24%
10%
# Hispanic Students
304 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
32%
# Black Students
100 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
1,128 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
50%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
95
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
168
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
194
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
25
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,845 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,835 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,845
$27,348
Spending / Student
$21,835
$26,228
Best Metuchen Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metuchen High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Grove Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #22.
Edgar Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Brunswick Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Grades: 5-8
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Durham Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Grades: 1-4
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
Grades: PK-K
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Metuchen Public School District?
Metuchen Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,257 students.
What is the rank of Metuchen Public School District?
Metuchen Public School District is ranked #87 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Metuchen Public School District?
50% of Metuchen Public School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Metuchen Public School District?
Metuchen Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Metuchen Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,835 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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