Iselin Middle School vs. Colonia Middle School
Should I attend Iselin Middle School or Colonia Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Iselin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Colonia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, Iselin 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 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 611 students in grades 6-8, Colonia Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
810 students
611 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#843 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
256
158
Grade 7 Students
275
180
Grade 8 Students
261
221
Ungraded Students
18
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
59%
16%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
16%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%