Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Von E. Mauger Middle School serves 759 students in grades 4-8.
Von E. Mauger Middle School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Von E. Mauger Middle School's student population of 759 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
759 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

Von E. Mauger Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Von E. Mauger Middle School is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
37%
31%
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Black
7%
15%
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White
46%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Von E. Mauger Middle School?

759 students attend Von E. Mauger Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Von E. Mauger Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Von E. Mauger Middle School?

Von E. Mauger Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Von E. Mauger Middle School offer ?

Von E. Mauger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8

What school district is Von E. Mauger Middle School part of?

Von E. Mauger Middle School is part of Middlesex Borough School District.

School Reviews

5   1/17/2015
This school is great!Most of the teachers are very nice.The students are so kind ans helpful.Totally recomended.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mtodd
5   11/4/2007
its a realy nice school. the teachers are very helpful and caring. the students are also very kind natured. its a very FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Odhil

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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