Best High Schools in 08817, NJ

08817, NJ has 4 high schools with 5,959 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 08817 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 08817 meet expectations.

1. Metuchen High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students

2. Highland Park High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Highland Park Boro School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 494 Students

3. Edison High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2280 Students

4. New Brunswick High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2477 Students

Best Middle Schools in 08817, NJ

08817, NJ has 5 middle schools with 3,537 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 08817 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 08817 exceed expectations.

1. Woodrow Wilson Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1137 Students

2. Edgar Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 765 Students

3. Highland Park Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highland Park Boro School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 353 Students

4. Thomas Jefferson Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 08817, NJ

08817, NJ has 16 elementary schools with 6,557 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 08817 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 08817 exceed expectations.

1. Woodbrook Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 940 Students

2. John Marshall Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 742 Students

3. Lincoln Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 926 Students

4. Campbell Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 689 Students

5. Washington Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 572 Students

6. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students

7. Bartle Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Highland Park Boro School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 429 Students

8. Lindeneau Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students

9. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 373 Students

10. Mildred B. Moss Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 123 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 08817, NJ

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

Community Factors

08817, NJ has a total population of 47,820 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 08817, NJ

16,053

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08817, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.93 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08817, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08817, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,401 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 08817, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 08817, NJ

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08904, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
08840, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
08837, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
08901, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
08854, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
07080, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
08820, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
08863, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
08872, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
08832, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations