Best High Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ

Perth Amboy, NJ has 5 high schools with 6,227 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 Perth Amboy score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Perth Amboy underperform expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Perth Amboy Magnet School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students

5. Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 376 Students

Best Middle Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ

Perth Amboy, NJ has 3 middle schools with 3,133 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 Perth Amboy score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Perth Amboy don't meet expectations.

1. 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

2. Samuel E. Shull Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1310 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 Perth Amboy, NJ

Perth Amboy, NJ has 13 elementary schools with 6,411 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 Perth Amboy score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Perth Amboy underperform expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. Middlesex County Stem Charter School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Middlesex County Stem Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 462 Students

4. James J. Flynn Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 497 Students

5. Port Reading Avenue Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students

6. Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 524 Students

7. Edward J. Patten Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 618 Students

8. Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 458 Students

9. Rose M. Lopez Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 862 Students

10. Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 487 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Perth Amboy, NJ

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

Community Factors

Perth Amboy, NJ has a total population of 58,132 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Perth Amboy, NJ

15,771

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Perth Amboy, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Perth Amboy, NJ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,044 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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