Top Rankings
Middlesex Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,986 students in Middlesex Borough 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 Middlesex Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,986 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Middlesex Borough 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#423 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
142 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
747 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
32%
# Black Students
139 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
895 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
45%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
126
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
109
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,403 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,851 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,403
$27,348
Spending / Student
$21,851
$26,228
Best Middlesex Borough School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Hazelwood Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: PK-3
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
South Lincoln Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: K-3
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Watchung Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: K-3
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Middlesex High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 John F. Kennedy Drive
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #55.
Von E. Mauger Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: 4-5
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Middlesex Borough School District?
Middlesex Borough School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,986 students.
What is the rank of Middlesex Borough School District?
Middlesex Borough School District is ranked #422 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex Borough School District?
45% of Middlesex Borough School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Middlesex Borough School District?
Middlesex Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Middlesex Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,851 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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