Best High Schools in 08540, NJ

08540, NJ has 16 high schools with 15,335 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 08540 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 08540 exceed expectations.

1. West Windsor-plainsboro High School North

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students

2. West Windsor-plainsboro High School South

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students

3. Princeton High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students

4. Montgomery High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1603 Students

5. Hillsborough High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2368 Students

6. Hopewell Valley Central High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students

7. South Brunswick High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2786 Students

8. Lawrence High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students

Best Middle Schools in 08540, NJ

08540, NJ has 9 middle schools with 8,093 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 08540 score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 08540 meet expectations.

1. Community Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students

2. Montgomery Upper Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students

3. Montgomery Lower Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 738 Students

4. Thomas R Grover Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students

5. Princeton Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students

6. Timberlane Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students

7. Crossroads North Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students

8. Crossroads South Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students

9. Lawrence Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 797 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 08540, NJ

08540, NJ has 23 elementary schools with 9,163 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 08540 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 08540 meet expectations.

1. Princeton Charter School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Princeton Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 424 Students

2. Dutch Neck Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 674 Students

3. Littlebrook School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students

4. Maurice Hawk Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 758 Students

5. Monmouth Junction Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students

6. Millstone River School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 831 Students

7. Riverside School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students

8. Woods Road Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students

9. Community Park School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

10. Cambridge Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 08540, NJ

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

Community Factors

08540, NJ has a total population of 49,646 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 83% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 08540, NJ

32,591

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08540, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08540, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08540, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,887 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 08540, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations