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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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