Woodbine Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Avenel Middle School serves 626 students in grades 6-8.
Avenel Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Avenel Middle School's student population of 626 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
626 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Avenel Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Avenel Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
31%
31%
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Black
18%
15%
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White
33%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.74
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avenel Middle School's ranking?

Avenel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Avenel Middle School?

626 students attend Avenel Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Avenel Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Avenel Middle School?

Avenel Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Avenel Middle School offer ?

Avenel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Avenel Middle School part of?

Avenel Middle School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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