Best High Schools in Metuchen, NJ

Metuchen, NJ has 5 high schools with 7,014 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 Metuchen score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Metuchen 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. South Plainfield High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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 Metuchen, NJ

Metuchen, NJ has 4 middle schools with 3,456 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 Metuchen score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Metuchen 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. 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

4. 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 Metuchen, NJ

Metuchen, NJ has 11 elementary schools with 4,553 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 Metuchen score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Metuchen meet 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. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in Metuchen, NJ

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

Community Factors

Metuchen, NJ has a total population of 19,015 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Metuchen, NJ

15,023

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

61%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Metuchen, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Metuchen, NJ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,267 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Metuchen, NJ

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Edison, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Colonia, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations