Serving 650 students in grades 6-8, Schuyler Colfax Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Schuyler-Colfax Middle School serves the northern part of Wayne, NJ, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schuyler Colfax Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Schuyler Colfax Middle School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Schuyler Colfax Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schuyler Colfax Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#339 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schuyler Colfax Middle School's ranking?
Schuyler Colfax Middle School is ranked #339 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Schuyler Colfax Middle School often compared to?
Schuyler Colfax Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Middle School, Anthony Wayne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Schuyler Colfax Middle School?
650 students attend Schuyler Colfax Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Schuyler Colfax Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schuyler Colfax Middle School?
Schuyler Colfax Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Schuyler Colfax Middle School offer ?
Schuyler Colfax Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Schuyler Colfax Middle School part of?
Schuyler Colfax Middle School is part of Wayne Township Public School District.
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