Edison Academy Magnet School

Summary:

Edison Academy Magnet School is a high-performing public high school located in Edison, New Jersey, serving 175 students in grades 9-12. This small school is part of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District, which is ranked 248 out of 615 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edison Academy Magnet School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 100% of students proficient or better in NJSLA/Algebra II and NJSLA-S/Science for the past several years, far exceeding state and district averages. The school has also maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, and has very low chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 0% to 2.9% in recent years. These metrics are significantly better than nearby schools like Piscataway Magnet School, which is in the same district but has lower academic performance and rankings.

Edison Academy Magnet School's student population is predominantly Asian (88%), which is much higher than the surrounding schools. While this may reflect the local community demographics, it raises questions about equity and access for students of other racial backgrounds. Nevertheless, the school's consistent rankings among the top high schools in New Jersey, including a #1 ranking in the state in 2012-2013 and 2013-2014, demonstrate its academic excellence and the potential for its specialized magnet program to be replicated in other educational settings.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Technology Drive
Edison, NJ 08837

(732) 452-2600

District: Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,783

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 175

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

88.0%

White:

5.7%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edison Academy Magnet School ranks better than 94.1% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edison Academy Magnet School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Edison Academy Magnet School has the smallest high school student body size in the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (88%), White (5.7%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edison Academy Magnet School is 15.9. 3 high schools in the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Edison Academy Magnet School employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edison Academy Magnet School is $11,783, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Edison Academy Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edison Academy Magnet School 25^th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Edison Academy Magnet School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District 248^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edison Academy Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Edison Academy Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	92.15	1^st	343	99.7%
2004	90.12	1^st	348	99.7%
2006	87.69	1^st	357	99.7%
2007	89.19	1^st	361	99.7%
2008	89.50	1^st	359	99.7%
2009	88.59	1^st	370	99.7%
2010	86.54	1^st	371	99.7%
2011	87.13	1^st	378	99.7%
2012	85.29	1^st	388	99.7%
2013	84.81	1^st	396	99.7%
2014	83.75	1^st	411	99.8%
2015	99.19	2^nd	406	99.5%
2016	98.45	2^nd	409	99.5%
2017	97.98	3^rd	411	99.3%
2018	98.30	1^st	415	99.8%
2019	95.31	3^rd	416	99.3%
2022	91.51	15^th	415	96.4%
2023	87.05	25^th	422	94.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Edison Academy Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	97.26	7^th	403	98.3%
2019	95.34	3^rd	408	99.3%
2022	96.46	6^th	414	98.6%
2023	95.12	5^th	416	98.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Edison Academy Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	99.17	6^th	405	98.5%
2019	96.53	8^th	407	98.0%
2021	99.96	2^nd	402	99.5%
2022	87.40	26^th	410	93.7%
2023	86.06	23^rd	414	94.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Edison Academy Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	92.19	3^rd	198	98.5%
2019	88.00	3^rd	191	98.4%
2021	98.65	1^st	165	99.4%
2022	91.53	4^th	175	97.7%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edison Academy Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	29	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	35
2002	81	4	23	4	n/a	n/a	112
2003	81	4	23	4	n/a	n/a	112
2004	92	3	36	7	n/a	n/a	138
2005	92	2	41	7	n/a	n/a	142
2006	85	1	43	7	n/a	n/a	136
2007	79	2	52	9	n/a	n/a	142
2008	66	3	63	11	n/a	n/a	143
2009	70	4	70	8	0	0	152
2010	64	5	72	9	0	0	150
2011	66	3	76	7	1	1	154
2012	61	2	90	2	1	0	156
2013	53	1	102	4	1	0	161
2014	39	1	122	5	0	0	167
2015	27	1	131	8	0	0	167
2016	26	0	135	5	0	0	166
2017	15	0	138	6	0	1	160
2018	16	0	134	8	0	1	159
2019	14	1	133	10	0	1	159
2020	18	1	137	10	0	1	167
2021	16	1	140	12	0	0	169
2022	11	2	149	10	0	0	172
2023	10	2	154	8	0	1	175

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 Edison Academy Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	35	0.0	0.0	0
2002	112	11.0	10.2	0
2003	112	11.0	10.2	0
2004	138	14.0	9.9	0
2005	142	13.0	10.9	n/a
2006	136	13.0	10.5	0
2007	142	13.0	10.9	0
2008	143	13.0	11.0	n/a
2009	152	13.0	11.7	0
2010	150	13.0	11.5	n/a
2011	154	13.0	11.8	0
2012	156	13.1	11.8	n/a
2013	161	13.0	12.3	0
2014	167	13.0	12.8	0
2015	167	13.0	12.8	1.8
2016	166	13.0	12.7	0
2017	160	13.0	12.3	1.9
2018	159	13.0	12.2	0
2019	159	12.0	13.2	1.9
2020	167	12.0	13.9	1.8
2021	169	13.0	13.0	2.4
2022	172	11.5	14.9	3.5
2023	175	11.0	15.9	1.7

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 Edison Academy Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	35	0.0	0.0	0
2002	112	11.0	10.2	0
2003	112	11.0	10.2	0
2004	138	14.0	9.9	0
2005	142	13.0	10.9	n/a
2006	136	13.0	10.5	0
2007	142	13.0	10.9	0
2008	143	13.0	11.0	n/a
2009	152	13.0	11.7	0
2010	150	13.0	11.5	n/a
2011	154	13.0	11.8	0
2012	156	13.1	11.8	n/a
2013	161	13.0	12.3	0
2014	167	13.0	12.8	0
2015	167	13.0	12.8	1.8
2016	166	13.0	12.7	0
2017	160	13.0	12.3	1.9
2018	159	13.0	12.2	0
2019	159	12.0	13.2	1.9
2020	167	12.0	13.9	1.8
2021	169	13.0	13.0	2.4
2022	172	11.5	14.9	3.5
2023	175	11.0	15.9	1.7

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 Edison Academy Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$322 (2.7%)	$11,461 (97.3%)	$11,783

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edison Academy Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 416 High schools	Ranks 25^th of 422 High schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra II (Edison Academy Magnet School)	100	100
9th Grade Algebra II (Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District)	100	95.9	4.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)	77.6	65.8	11.8%
End of Course Algebra II (Edison Academy Magnet School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra II (Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District)	82.8	95.9	13.1%
End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)	56.3	61.7	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	159	175	10.1%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	133	154	15.8%
Hispanic	10	8	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	10	28.6%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%

Schools Near Edison Academy Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)			NJSLA Mathematics (2023)		NJSLA Algebra I (2023)			NJSLA Geometry (2023)			NJSLA Algebra II (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 10th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edison Academy Magnet School	Public	9-12	100 Technology Drive	Edison	08837	Middlesex County	Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 452-2600	175	11	15.9	1.7%	10 (5.7%)	2 (1.1%)	8 (4.6%)	154 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	87.1	25^th of 422 public high schools	94.1%		91.5	15^th of 415 public high schools	96.4%	10														100.0		100.0	$11,783	$322	$11,461
Edison High School	Public	9-12	50 Boulevard Of The Eagles	Edison	08817	Middlesex County	Edison Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 650-5200	2,280	161	14.1	33.6%	420 (18.4%)	348 (15.3%)	618 (27.1%)	841 (36.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	47 (2.1%)	37.6	223^rd of 422 public high schools	47.2%		43.6	184^th of 415 public high schools	55.7%	39		32.1			48.9			7.9		7.8	36.9		36.9	71.2		71.2	$7,321	$236	$7,085
Highland Park High School	Public	9-12	102 North Fifth Avenue	Highland Park	08904	Middlesex County	Highland Park Boro School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 572-2400	494	43	11.4	37.4%	191 (38.7%)	50 (10.1%)	132 (26.7%)	93 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.1%)	37.3	228^th of 422 public high schools	46.0%		41.6	199^th of 415 public high schools	52.0%	29		63.0			50.4			13.7		12.5	22.2	3.9	10.3	72.4	17.6	52.1	$12,520	$784	$11,736
Future Foundations Academy (FFA)	Public	5-12	1690 Stelton Road	Piscataway	08854	Middlesex County	Educational Services Commission of New Jersey	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 339-9331	122			18.9%	19 (15.6%)	29 (23.8%)	53 (43.4%)	19 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)																	$44,750		$44,750
Piscataway Magnet School	Public	8-12	21 Suttons Lane	Piscataway	08854	Middlesex County	Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 985-0717	647	59	10.9	63.4%	116 (17.9%)	78 (12.1%)	423 (65.4%)	29 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26.9	292^nd of 422 public high schools	30.8%		20.3	331^st of 415 public high schools	20.2%	39		10.7			46.5			13.3		13.3	61.5		61.5				$10,965	$1,448	$9,517
Metuchen High School	Public	9-12	400 Grove Ave	Metuchen	08840	Middlesex County	Metuchen Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 321-8744	708	60	11.8	6.1%	372 (52.5%)	32 (4.5%)	108 (15.3%)	152 (21.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.5%)	76.9	49^th of 422 public high schools	88.4%		79.9	44^th of 415 public high schools	89.4%	5		50.5			75.3			38.8	9.1	35.2	83.4		83.4	100.0		100.0	$8,384		$8,384
Sayreville War Memorial High School	Public	9-12	820 Washington Road	Parlin	08859	Middlesex County	Sayreville School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 525-5252	1,750	136	12.9	34.7%	629 (35.9%)	288 (16.5%)	457 (26.1%)	297 (17.0%)	12 (0.7%)	7 (0.4%)	59 (3.4%)	32.1	259^th of 422 public high schools	38.6%		36.8	235^th of 415 public high schools	43.4%	24		26.2			53.9			5.2		5.2	20.6		20.5	87.5		87.5	$7,656		$7,656
New Brunswick Adult High School	Public	9-12	268 Baldwin street	New Brunswick	08901	Middlesex County	New Brunswick School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 745-5300	102	7	14.5	91.2%	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)	94 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
South River High School	Public	9-12	11 Montgomery Street	South River	08882	Middlesex County	South River Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 613-4014	762	58	13.0	53.4%	367 (48.2%)	44 (5.8%)	326 (42.8%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.3%)	23.9	314^th of 422 public high schools	25.6%		16	366^th of 415 public high schools	11.8%	52		20.5			37.3			10.8		10.8	16.2		15.8				$9,035	$14	$9,021
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	612 Amboy Ave	Perth Amboy	08861	Middlesex County	Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(848) 203-3742	376	26	14.4	62.5%	5 (1.3%)	16 (4.3%)	354 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10.9	401^st of 422 public high schools	5.0%		10.6	399^th of 415 public high schools	3.9%	2	0.0	1.9	15.7	5.9	23.2	0.0	3.0	0.0	4.3	3.4	2.0		1.7		0.0	0.0	$11,684	$729	$10,955

Frequently Asked Questions about Edison Academy Magnet School

What is the racial makeup of Edison Academy Magnet School?

Students at Edison Academy Magnet School are 88% Asian, 6% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Edison Academy Magnet School a good school?

Yes. Edison Academy Magnet School ranks in the top 5.9% of New Jersey high schools.

How many students attend Edison Academy Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Edison Academy Magnet School.

What district is Edison Academy Magnet School in?

Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District

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