Serving 274 students in grades 9-12, Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy's student population of 274 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy is 0.26, 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
#1656 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
86%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy's ranking?
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy is ranked #1656 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy often compared to?
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboyis often viewed alongside schools like Middlesex County Vocational School East Brunswick, Middlesex County Vocational School Piscataway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy?
The graduation rate of Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy?
274 students attend Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy?
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy offer ?
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy part of?
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy is part of Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District.
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