Best High Schools in 08879, NJ

08879, NJ has 3 high schools with 5,028 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 08879 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 08879 meet expectations.

1. Old Bridge High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2707 Students

2. Sayreville War Memorial High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sayreville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1750 Students

3. South Amboy Middle/high School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Amboy School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 571 Students

Best Middle Schools in 08879, NJ

08879, NJ has 3 middle schools with 3,560 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 08879 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 08879 meet expectations.

1. Carl Sandburg Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students

2. Sayreville Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sayreville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1349 Students

3. William C. Mcginnis Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1230 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 08879, NJ

08879, NJ has 9 elementary schools with 3,992 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 08879 score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 08879 meet expectations.

1. Harry S. Truman Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sayreville School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 440 Students

2. Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sayreville School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 479 Students

3. Memorial Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 417 Students

4. Samsel Upper Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sayreville School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 838 Students

5. James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students

6. Madison Park Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students

7. Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students

8. South Amboy Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Amboy School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 08879, NJ

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

Community Factors

08879, NJ has a total population of 23,322 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 08879, NJ

12,580

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08879, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08879, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08879, NJ.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,132 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 08879, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
07735, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
08863, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
08882, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations