Best High Schools in 08840, NJ

08840, NJ has 3 high schools with 3,637 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 08840 score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 08840 don't 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. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1371 Students

3. Woodbridge High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students

Best Middle Schools in 08840, NJ

08840, NJ has 3 middle schools with 2,495 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 08840 score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 08840 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. Fords Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 08840, NJ

08840, NJ has 8 elementary schools with 2,167 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 08840 score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 08840 don't meet expectations.

1. 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

2. Lafayette Estates Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students

3. Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students

4. 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

5. St Francis Cathedral School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Francis Cathedral School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students

6. Callicorp Dba Friends Of The Family Child Care Cen

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Callicorp Dba Friends Of The Family Child Care Cen • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 83 Students

7. Precious Gems Montessori

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Precious Gems Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 31 Students

8. Edgar Early Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Edgar Early Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 55 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 08840, NJ

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

Community Factors

08840, NJ has a total population of 17,841 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 08840, NJ

8,299

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

62%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08840, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08840, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08840, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,219 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 08840, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 08840, NJ

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08837, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
08863, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
08820, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
08817, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
08830, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
08832, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
07095, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
07080, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
07067, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
08861, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations