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Best Schools in 07077, NJ
07077, NJ has 12 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 4 elementary) serving 10,712 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 07077 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07077, NJ
The top high schools in 07077, 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. Perth Amboy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2658 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 07077, NJ
The top middle schools in 07077, 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. Samuel E. Shull Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1310 Students
5. Woodbridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07077, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07077, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
2. Matthew Jago Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
3. James J. Flynn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students
4. Ross Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07077, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07077, NJ has a total population of 2,885 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07077, 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 07077, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07077, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07077, 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 07077, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07077, NJ
How many schools are in 07077, NJ?
07077, NJ has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 10,712 students in total.
How do schools in 07077 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 07077 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 07077 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07077?
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
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations