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Best Schools in 07008, NJ
07008, NJ has 16 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,948 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 07008 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07008, NJ
The top high schools in 07008, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carteret High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students
2. Linden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
3. Woodbridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07008, NJ
The top middle schools in 07008, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carteret Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students
2. Carteret Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 553 Students
3. Avenel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students
4. Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07008, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07008, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nathan Hale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 438 Students
2. Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 508 Students
3. Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
4. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
5. Matthew Jago Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
6. Number 2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
7. St Joseph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 113 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07008, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07008, NJ has a total population of 25,306 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07008, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 07008, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07008, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07008, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 07008, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07008, NJ
How many schools are in 07008, NJ?
07008, NJ has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,948 students in total.
How do schools in 07008 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 07008 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 07008 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07008?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations