Top Rankings
South Amboy 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 2 public schools serving 1,142 students in South Amboy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in South Amboy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,142 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Amboy 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 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#469 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
441 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
32%
# Black Students
118 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
10%
15%
# White Students
508 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
44%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
67
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
120
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,375 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,740 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,375
$27,348
Spending / Student
$18,740
$26,228
Best South Amboy School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Amboy Middle/high School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Governor Harold G Hoffman
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 316-7669
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 316-7669
Grades: 6-12
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
South Amboy Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
249 John Street
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-2118
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Amboy School District?
South Amboy School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,142 students.
What is the rank of South Amboy School District?
South Amboy School District is ranked #480 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 South Amboy School District?
44% of South Amboy School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Amboy School District?
South Amboy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is South Amboy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,740 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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