Best High Schools in 07036, NJ

07036, NJ has 8 high schools with 7,179 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 07036 score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 07036 underperform expectations.

1. Cranford High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cranford Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1095 Students

2. Arthur L. Johnson High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clark Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 731 Students

3. Carteret High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students

4. Linden High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students

5. J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students

6. Abraham Clark High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Roselle Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 884 Students

7. Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students

8. K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students

Best Middle Schools in 07036, NJ

07036, NJ has 14 middle schools with 9,227 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 07036 score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 07036 meet expectations.

1. William F. Halloran School No.22

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1089 Students

2. Howell Township Middle School South

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howell Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students

3. Howell Township Middle School North

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howell Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1030 Students

4. Joseph E. Soehl Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students

5. Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students

6. Carteret Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 553 Students

7. Grace Wilday Junior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Roselle Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 435 Students

8. Leonard V Moore Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Roselle Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 436 Students

9. Carteret Junior High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 07036, NJ

07036, NJ has 16 elementary schools with 6,186 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 07036 score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 07036 meet expectations.

1. Ps 26 Carteret School (the)

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students

2. Hillside Avenue School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cranford Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 734 Students

3. Newbury Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howell Township Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 370 Students

4. Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 508 Students

5. Number 9

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students

6. Number 10

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students

7. Number 6

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students

8. Washington Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roselle Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 337 Students

9. Number 8

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students

10. Winfield Township

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Winfield Township • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 135 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 07036, NJ

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

07036, NJ has a total population of 45,161 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 07036, NJ

22,592

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 07036, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07036, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07036, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,180 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 07036, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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