Middlesex Borough School District

The Middlesex Borough School District in New Jersey consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like Watchung Elementary School leading the way in proficiency rates, while others, such as Von E. Mauger Middle School, struggle with lower test scores, particularly in mathematics.

Watchung Elementary School stands out as the district's top performer, with the highest 3rd grade proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (41.6%) and Mathematics (60.8%), as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (8.3%) among the elementary schools. In contrast, Parker Elementary School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (44.32%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, yet its academic performance remains relatively strong compared to the state average.

The district's high school, Middlesex High School, boasts a strong 95.1% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. However, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is below the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels, suggesting a need for improvement in student learning and achievement.