Von E. Mauger Middle School

Summary:

Von E. Mauger Middle School is a public middle school located in Middlesex, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 474. The school is part of the Middlesex Borough School District, which is ranked 367 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Von E. Mauger Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in NJSLA/PARCC test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 39.9% to 44.9%, compared to the state average of 52.9% to 53.9%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 22.9% to 31.5%, compared to the state average of 19.4% to 36.2%. Additionally, the school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.5% to 18.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, Von E. Mauger Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school's performance has also declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 150 out of 713 New Jersey middle schools in 2015-2016 to 422 out of 743 in 2023-2024. These challenges suggest that the Middlesex Borough School District and the school administration may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these issues and improve the educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 Fisher Avenue
       Middlesex, NJ  08846


(732) 317-6000

District: Middlesex Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
422nd of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,479 Help


Students who attend Von E. Mauger Middle School usually attend:

High:    Middlesex High School

Feeder schools for Von E. Mauger Middle School:

Elementary:    Hazelwood Elementary School
    Parker Elementary School
    Watchung Elementary School
    Woodland Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.6%
White:
38.0%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Compare Details Von E. Mauger Middle School ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.6%), White (38%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Von E. Mauger Middle School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Von E. Mauger Middle School is $9,479.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Von E. Mauger Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Von E. Mauger Middle School 422nd of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Von E. Mauger Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Middlesex Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesex Borough School District 367th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Von E. Mauger Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Von E. Mauger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.74 274th 574 52.3%
2004 64.66 271st 588 53.9%
2005 56.92 347th 599 42.1%
2006 43.90 418th 615 32.0%
2007 66.15 267th 631 57.7%
2008 63.99 283rd 640 55.8%
2009 62.19 324th 664 51.2%
2010 65.80 289th 677 57.3%
2011 64.15 297th 684 56.6%
2012 69.75 260th 677 61.6%
2013 66.49 279th 704 60.4%
2014 63.80 307th 717 57.2%
2015 71.95 155th 713 78.3%
2016 74.44 150th 713 79.0%
2017 66.63 229th 712 67.8%
2018 60.16 279th 716 61.0%
2019 49.99 377th 745 49.4%
2021 42.85 328th 652 49.7%
2022 38.68 441st 745 40.8%
2023 36.90 445th 748 40.5%
2024 40.19 422nd 743 43.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Von E. Mauger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.57 147th 227 35.2%
2021 48.17 64th 197 67.5%
2022 45.90 117th 270 56.7%
2023 40.64 157th 288 45.5%
2024 44.82 142nd 320 55.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Von E. Mauger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.06 62nd 471 86.8%
2019 43.65 239th 492 51.4%
2021 34.20 248th 401 38.2%
2022 25.93 420th 535 21.5%
2023 30.87 352nd 505 30.3%
2024 33.30 330th 510 35.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Von E. Mauger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.39 94th 522 82.0%
2019 58.09 171st 541 68.4%
2021 69.11 61st 467 86.9%
2022 55.78 165th 549 69.9%
2023 51.74 217th 568 61.8%
2024 49.94 252nd 584 56.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Von E. Mauger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.14 272nd 680 60.0%
2019 47.37 394th 703 44.0%
2021 32.92 405th 625 35.2%
2022 31.34 481st 726 33.7%
2023 34.44 456th 720 36.7%
2024 45.37 367th 717 48.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Von E. Mauger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.27 268th 675 60.3%
2019 53.70 314th 697 54.9%
2021 53.37 254th 635 60.0%
2022 44.65 373rd 730 48.9%
2023 33.21 465th 718 35.2%
2024 34.85 443rd 719 38.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Von E. Mauger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.19 146th 147 0.7%
2022 19.09 170th 200 15.0%
2023 36.93 141st 201 29.9%
2024 25.75 158th 200 21.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Von E. Mauger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.95 50th 326 84.7%
2019 83.28 33rd 326 89.9%
2022 44.58 176th 356 50.6%
2023 48.75 160th 361 55.7%
2024 75.01 56th 352 84.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Von E. Mauger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.94 107th 504 78.8%
2019 52.74 229th 524 56.3%
2021 56.84 160th 480 66.7%
2022 44.02 298th 591 49.6%
2023 31.37 409th 587 30.3%
2024 36.22 368th 589 37.5%
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Rank History for White students at Von E. Mauger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 284th 497 42.9%
2019 37.15 330th 504 34.5%
2021 33.66 300th 435 31.0%
2022 25.46 414th 512 19.1%
2023 26.44 395th 509 22.4%
2024 31.10 369th 510 27.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Open Quote One of the best attributes of this school is its progressive integration of technology. To my knowledge, it is the only middle school in the state that not only has a MakerSpace, but a MakerSpace that has several adaptive programs for Special Education students.

For years, my children have been using Chromebooks and the Google platform within all their classes, including arts and music. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Von E. Mauger Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 370 14 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 337 21 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 339 12 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1991 330 12 13 20 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 325 9 15 26 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 467 22 21 31 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 490 21 9 37 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 518 32 17 37 2 n/a n/a 0 606
1996 518 32 17 37 2 n/a n/a 0 606
1998 554 28 20 52 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1999 567 27 20 76 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2000 550 27 20 78 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2001 698 35 33 87 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2002 649 39 46 106 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2003 649 39 46 106 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2004 636 42 43 147 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2005 574 48 44 160 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2006 549 42 46 159 2 n/a n/a 0 798
2007 536 39 46 179 0 n/a n/a 0 800
2008 518 49 43 174 0 n/a n/a 0 784
2009 504 54 38 181 0 0 0 0 777
2010 504 48 41 192 0 0 0 0 785
2011 524 57 41 175 0 0 1 0 798
2012 510 57 41 184 0 0 4 0 796
2013 509 66 42 188 0 1 4 0 810
2014 507 67 43 198 0 0 11 0 826
2015 474 63 50 215 0 1 13 0 816
2016 454 64 47 230 0 2 19 0 816
2017 454 74 47 236 0 4 20 0 835
2018 415 62 39 248 3 3 22 0 792
2019 368 59 45 278 3 1 19 0 773
2020 369 59 52 267 3 3 14 0 767
2021 347 51 55 282 2 5 17 0 759
2022 201 26 36 174 1 3 10 0 451
2023 197 32 38 187 0 3 16 1 474
2024 191 46 39 204 1 4 17 0 502

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Von E. Mauger Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 34.0 11.7 n/a
1989 382 38.0 10.0 n/a
1990 371 31.0 11.9 4
1991 376 31.0 12.1 7.2
1992 375 31.0 12.0 9.9
1993 541 40.0 13.5 13.3
1994 557 40.6 13.7 11
1995 606 43.6 13.9 8.9
1996 606 43.6 13.9 8.9
1998 654 49.0 13.3 10.1
1999 690 55.0 12.5 10.3
2000 675 56.0 12.1 16.6
2001 853 56.3 15.2 12.9
2002 840 64.0 13.1 13.6
2003 840 64.0 13.1 13.6
2004 868 65.0 13.4 18.1
2005 826 68.0 12.1 n/a
2006 798 65.0 12.3 18
2007 800 61.0 13.1 17.4
2008 784 48.0 16.3 17.2
2009 777 62.9 10.9 18.7
2010 785 56.0 14.0 19.7
2011 798 52.5 15.2 20.7
2012 796 60.3 13.1 23
2013 810 52.0 15.5 24.6
2014 826 65.0 12.7 27.7
2015 816 65.0 12.5 29.5
2016 816 69.0 11.8 31.9
2017 835 65.4 12.7 33.7
2018 792 63.2 12.5 35.1
2019 773 64.4 11.9 37.4
2020 767 65.7 11.6 36.2
2021 759 69.5 10.9 34.8
2022 451 66.4 6.7 30.8
2023 474 48.7 9.7 33.3
2024 502 48.5 10.3 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Von E. Mauger Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 34.0 11.7 n/a
1989 382 38.0 10.0 n/a
1990 371 31.0 11.9 4
1991 376 31.0 12.1 7.2
1992 375 31.0 12.0 9.9
1993 541 40.0 13.5 13.3
1994 557 40.6 13.7 11
1995 606 43.6 13.9 8.9
1996 606 43.6 13.9 8.9
1998 654 49.0 13.3 10.1
1999 690 55.0 12.5 10.3
2000 675 56.0 12.1 16.6
2001 853 56.3 15.2 12.9
2002 840 64.0 13.1 13.6
2003 840 64.0 13.1 13.6
2004 868 65.0 13.4 18.1
2005 826 68.0 12.1 n/a
2006 798 65.0 12.3 18
2007 800 61.0 13.1 17.4
2008 784 48.0 16.3 17.2
2009 777 62.9 10.9 18.7
2010 785 56.0 14.0 19.7
2011 798 52.5 15.2 20.7
2012 796 60.3 13.1 23
2013 810 52.0 15.5 24.6
2014 826 65.0 12.7 27.7
2015 816 65.0 12.5 29.5
2016 816 69.0 11.8 31.9
2017 835 65.4 12.7 33.7
2018 792 63.2 12.5 35.1
2019 773 64.4 11.9 37.4
2020 767 65.7 11.6 36.2
2021 759 69.5 10.9 34.8
2022 451 66.4 6.7 30.8
2023 474 48.7 9.7 33.3
2024 502 48.5 10.3 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Von E. Mauger Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $44 (0.5%) $9,435 (99.5%) $9,479

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Von E. Mauger Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 377th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 445th of 748 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Von E. Mauger Middle School)48.435.3
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Middlesex Borough School District)48.435.3
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Von E. Mauger Middle School)33.520.1
 13.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex Borough School District)33.520.1
 13.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Von E. Mauger Middle School)57.247.9
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Middlesex Borough School District)57.247.9
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Von E. Mauger Middle School)42.232.3
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex Borough School District)42.232.3
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Von E. Mauger Middle School)66.744.8
 21.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Middlesex Borough School District)66.744.8
 21.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Von E. Mauger Middle School)41.311.8
 29.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex Borough School District)41.311.8
 29.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Von E. Mauger Middle School)10083.3
 16.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Middlesex Borough School District)10083.3
 16.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Von E. Mauger Middle School)10083.3
 16.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Middlesex Borough School District)52.133.4
 18.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students773474
 38.7%
African American5932
 45.8%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian4538
 15.6%
Hispanic278187
 32.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White368197
 46.5%
Two or More Races1916
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%33.3%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Von E. Mauger Middle School

Students at Von E. Mauger Middle School are 41% Hispanic, 38% White, 9% African American, 8% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Von E. Mauger Middle School ranks 422nd of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 502 students attended Von E. Mauger Middle School.

Students who attend Von E. Mauger Middle School usually go on to attend Middlesex High School


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