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

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. 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. 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

5. Perth Amboy High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students

2. Dual Language School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 460 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

4. Woodbridge Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students

2. James Monroe Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. Ford Avenue Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students

6. Ross Street Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

13,551

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

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

B+

15.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,757 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Fords, NJ

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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations