Summary:
Von E. Mauger Middle School is a public middle school in Middlesex, New Jersey, serving 474 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Middlesex Borough School District, which is ranked 393 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Von E. Mauger Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 41.56% White, 39.45% Hispanic, 8.02% Asian, and 6.75% African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2022-2023, only 20.1% of 6th graders, 32.3% of 7th graders, and 11.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in NJSLA Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 34.3%, 33.8%, and 17.8%, respectively. The school has also experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2017-2018 to 16.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.
Compared to nearby higher-performing schools, such as Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School and Warren Middle School, Von E. Mauger Middle School's academic performance is generally lower. Additionally, the school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with 33.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than some nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 229 out of 712 New Jersey middle schools in 2016-2017 to 445 out of 748 in 2022-2023, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Middlesex Borough School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
445th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,479
Students who attend Von E. Mauger Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Von E. Mauger Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 9.7
Number of students: 474
Racial breakdown:
White:
41.6%
Hispanic:
39.5%
Asian:
8.0%
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African American:
6.8%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.6%
Not Specified:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.3%
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