Middlesex High School vs. Dunellen High School
Should I attend Middlesex High School or Dunellen High 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
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Top Rankings
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Dunellen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades 9-12, Middlesex High School ranks in the bottom 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 26% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Dunellen High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
622 students
349 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1187 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#955 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
161
103
Grade 10 Students
155
81
Grade 11 Students
134
88
Grade 12 Students
158
76
Ungraded Students
14
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
38%
52%
% Black
9%
11%
% White
45%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
15%
