Best Schools in Fords, NJ
Fords, NJ has a total of 15 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 13,551 students attend Fords, NJ schools. On average, schools in Fords score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fords don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Fords, NJ
Fords, NJ has 5 high schools with 8,575 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 Fords score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fords don't meet expectations.
1. Metuchen High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
2. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1371 Students
3. Edison High School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2280 Students
4. Woodbridge High School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
5. Perth Amboy High School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2658 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fords, NJ
Fords, NJ has 4 middle schools with 2,531 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 Fords score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fords meet expectations.
1. Herbert Hoover Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
2. Dual Language School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 460 Students
3. Fords Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
4. Woodbridge Middle School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fords, NJ
Fords, NJ has 6 elementary schools with 2,445 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 Fords score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fords meet expectations.
1. Mawbey Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
2. James Monroe Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
3. Lafayette Estates Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
4. Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
5. Ford Avenue Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
6. Ross Street Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fords, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fords, NJ has a total population of 13,538 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fords, 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 Fords, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fords, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fords, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 27%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 41%
- Projected Test Scores: 41%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 18%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 20%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 40%
- Projected Test Scores: 40%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 22%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 22%
- Projected Test Scores: 30%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations