South Amboy Middle/High School

Summary:

South Amboy Middle/High School is a public school serving 571 students in grades 6-12 in South Amboy, New Jersey, which is part of the Perth Amboy Public School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of racial backgrounds, and faces academic challenges compared to nearby high schools.

South Amboy Middle/High School has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of New Jersey high schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments below the state averages. The school's 4-year graduation rate has remained high, ranging from 93.1% to 98.4% over the past 5 years, but it has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 4.2% to 14.6%. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Matawan Regional High School and Woodbridge High School, South Amboy Middle/High School generally performs below average, with lower state rankings and academic performance.

The school's diverse student population and subgroup performance disparities also warrant further investigation and targeted interventions. For example, the school ranks higher for Hispanic and Special Education students compared to White and Low Socioeconomic Status students, indicating potential achievement gaps. Additionally, the nearby Woodbridge Academy Magnet School and Perth Amboy Magnet School, both part of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District, significantly outperform South Amboy Middle/High School on academic measures, suggesting that specialized magnet programs may be more effective in supporting student achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 200 Governor Harold G Hoffman
       South Amboy, NJ  08879


(732) 316-7669

District: South Amboy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,459 Help


Feeder schools for South Amboy Middle/High School:

Elementary:    South Amboy Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  571

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.7%
Hispanic:
40.3%
African American:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details South Amboy Middle/High School ranks worse than 77.3% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Amboy Middle/High School ranks worse than 55.9% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.92. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of South Amboy Middle/High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: White (41.7%), Hispanic (40.3%), African American (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Amboy Middle/High School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Amboy Middle/High School is $10,459.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Amboy Middle/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Amboy Middle/High School 578th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See South Amboy Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks South Amboy Middle/High School 236th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See South Amboy Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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South Amboy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Amboy School District 478th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Amboy Middle/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 32.22 434th 574 24.4%
2004 41.49 407th 588 30.8%
2005 40.75 419th 599 30.1%
2006 48.37 406th 615 34.0%
2007 38.10 467th 631 26.0%
2008 29.32 493rd 640 23.0%
2009 39.87 481st 664 27.6%
2010 33.50 505th 677 25.4%
2011 36.51 493rd 684 27.9%
2012 23.10 556th 677 17.9%
2013 40.12 482nd 704 31.5%
2014 42.01 465th 717 35.1%
2015 33.92 476th 713 33.2%
2016 18.04 594th 713 16.7%
2017 13.29 620th 712 12.9%
2018 25.86 553rd 716 22.8%
2019 30.07 528th 745 29.1%
2021 48.01 300th 652 54.0%
2022 36.25 465th 745 37.6%
2023 21.91 578th 748 22.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.81 398th 471 15.5%
2019 24.90 393rd 492 20.1%
2021 44.87 198th 401 50.6%
2022 29.78 378th 535 29.3%
2023 30.78 354th 505 29.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.32 291st 522 44.3%
2019 56.73 184th 541 66.0%
2021 50.59 179th 467 61.7%
2022 49.56 224th 549 59.2%
2023 22.39 455th 568 19.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.90 519th 680 23.7%
2019 37.02 470th 703 33.1%
2021 40.13 338th 625 45.9%
2022 37.62 438th 726 39.7%
2023 23.15 549th 720 23.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.22 517th 675 23.4%
2019 23.91 546th 697 21.7%
2021 55.12 240th 635 62.2%
2022 36.23 449th 730 38.5%
2023 23.76 539th 718 24.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.89 186th 326 42.9%
2022 41.91 197th 356 44.7%
2023 44.49 177th 361 51.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.09 379th 504 24.8%
2019 36.92 341st 524 34.9%
2021 68.81 92nd 480 80.8%
2022 49.63 251st 591 57.5%
2023 23.48 480th 587 18.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.22 467th 497 6.0%
2019 16.98 448th 504 11.1%
2021 25.11 352nd 435 19.1%
2022 19.26 445th 512 13.1%
2023 18.01 445th 509 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Amboy Middle/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.81 260th 343 24.2%
2004 45.79 238th 348 31.6%
2005 57.06 196th 351 44.2%
2006 47.65 245th 357 31.4%
2007 34.62 278th 361 23.0%
2008 41.00 261st 359 27.3%
2009 58.38 207th 370 44.1%
2010 57.31 207th 371 44.2%
2011 47.65 256th 378 32.3%
2012 55.25 229th 388 41.0%
2013 47.99 272nd 396 31.3%
2014 56.87 235th 411 42.8%
2015 35.87 246th 406 39.4%
2016 28.02 300th 409 26.7%
2017 28.58 290th 411 29.4%
2018 29.25 294th 415 29.2%
2019 20.07 326th 416 21.6%
2021 32.37 248th 405 38.8%
2022 27.75 281st 415 32.3%
2023 35.92 236th 422 44.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.43 203rd 355 42.8%
2021 21.53 283rd 333 15.0%
2022 42.93 151st 344 56.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.93 244th 345 29.3%
2019 36.21 213th 347 38.6%
2021 56.30 80th 326 75.5%
2022 30.38 219th 324 32.4%
2023 28.67 255th 344 25.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.46 320th 403 20.6%
2019 13.30 349th 408 14.5%
2021 36.06 233rd 402 42.0%
2022 26.98 287th 414 30.7%
2023 37.26 222nd 416 46.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.29 252nd 405 37.8%
2019 27.83 266th 407 34.6%
2021 29.86 266th 402 33.8%
2022 33.43 229th 410 44.1%
2023 28.55 255th 414 38.4%
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Rank History for high school African American students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.55 165th 247 33.2%
2022 46.05 102nd 256 60.2%
2023 31.29 169th 250 32.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.47 284th 368 22.8%
2019 26.09 275th 364 24.5%
2021 34.24 243rd 374 35.0%
2022 26.00 283rd 382 25.9%
2023 51.77 137th 385 64.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at South Amboy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.03 271st 340 20.3%
2019 12.36 305th 339 10.0%
2021 29.37 228th 336 32.1%
2022 25.11 247th 335 26.3%
2023 20.66 271st 335 19.1%
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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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Enrollment information for South Amboy Middle/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 378 7 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1999 377 4 2 37 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 431 3 2 40 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 449 4 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 440 11 12 50 5 n/a n/a 0 518
2003 440 11 12 50 5 n/a n/a 0 518
2004 439 15 15 65 3 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 445 21 11 66 3 n/a n/a 0 546
2006 341 22 23 57 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2007 412 16 24 75 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 367 19 17 79 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 368 27 18 79 0 1 0 0 493
2010 368 33 22 89 0 0 0 0 512
2011 364 26 21 94 0 3 0 0 508
2012 366 29 22 110 0 0 0 0 527
2013 349 28 21 114 0 0 0 0 512
2014 318 30 18 106 0 0 0 0 472
2015 329 37 24 122 0 0 0 0 512
2016 327 41 19 135 0 0 0 0 522
2017 304 38 16 149 0 1 0 0 508
2018 295 46 20 147 0 1 0 0 509
2019 277 57 19 152 0 1 0 0 506
2020 263 64 23 174 0 1 3 0 528
2021 263 74 30 188 0 1 3 0 559
2022 271 70 32 204 0 2 5 0 584
2023 238 67 29 230 0 1 6 0 571

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 South Amboy Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 416 39.6 10.5 18.3
1999 421 40.0 10.5 19.7
2000 476 42.5 11.2 27.9
2001 484 43.6 11.1 28.3
2002 518 46.0 11.3 26.1
2003 518 46.0 11.3 26.1
2004 537 42.0 12.8 30.9
2005 546 39.0 14.0 n/a
2006 445 45.0 9.9 33.9
2007 528 44.0 12.0 30.3
2008 483 32.0 15.1 28.4
2009 493 37.2 11.0 26.8
2010 512 41.0 12.4 31.6
2011 508 37.0 13.7 34.6
2012 527 40.7 12.9 39.3
2013 512 39.7 12.8 37.9
2014 472 39.7 11.8 44.1
2015 512 40.0 12.8 42.4
2016 522 40.0 13.0 40
2017 508 41.0 12.3 42.5
2018 509 41.5 12.2 41.3
2019 506 47.4 10.6 39.5
2020 528 43.9 12.0 41.9
2021 559 37.0 15.1 42.2
2022 584 40.2 14.5 26
2023 571 44.0 12.9 41

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 South Amboy Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 416 39.6 10.5 18.3
1999 421 40.0 10.5 19.7
2000 476 42.5 11.2 27.9
2001 484 43.6 11.1 28.3
2002 518 46.0 11.3 26.1
2003 518 46.0 11.3 26.1
2004 537 42.0 12.8 30.9
2005 546 39.0 14.0 n/a
2006 445 45.0 9.9 33.9
2007 528 44.0 12.0 30.3
2008 483 32.0 15.1 28.4
2009 493 37.2 11.0 26.8
2010 512 41.0 12.4 31.6
2011 508 37.0 13.7 34.6
2012 527 40.7 12.9 39.3
2013 512 39.7 12.8 37.9
2014 472 39.7 11.8 44.1
2015 512 40.0 12.8 42.4
2016 522 40.0 13.0 40
2017 508 41.0 12.3 42.5
2018 509 41.5 12.2 41.3
2019 506 47.4 10.6 39.5
2020 528 43.9 12.0 41.9
2021 559 37.0 15.1 42.2
2022 584 40.2 14.5 26
2023 571 44.0 12.9 41

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 South Amboy Middle/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $691 (6.6%) $9,768 (93.4%) $10,459

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Amboy Middle/High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 528th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 578th of 748 Middle schools
 6.4%
Ranks 326th of 416 High schoolsRanks 236th of 422 High schools
 22.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Amboy Middle/High School)43.614.1
 29.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Amboy School District)43.114.1
 29%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Amboy Middle/High School)28.716.4
 12.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Amboy School District)28.416.4
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Amboy Middle/High School)45.527.7
 17.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Amboy School District)45.527.7
 17.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Amboy Middle/High School)39.323.6
 15.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Amboy School District)39.323.6
 15.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Amboy Middle/High School)40.532.5
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Amboy School District)4032.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Amboy Middle/High School)17.213.8
 3.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Amboy School District)16.913.8
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (South Amboy Middle/High School)3761.9
 24.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (South Amboy School District)3761.9
 24.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (South Amboy Middle/High School)31.445.1
 13.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (South Amboy School District)31.445.1
 13.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (South Amboy Middle/High School)13.223.9
 10.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (South Amboy School District)13.223.9
 10.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (South Amboy Middle/High School)2529.4
 4.4%
   9th Grade Geometry (South Amboy School District)2529.4
 4.4%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.144.9
 14.2%
End of Course Algebra I (South Amboy Middle/High School)20.232.6
 12.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (South Amboy School District)20.232.6
 12.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (South Amboy Middle/High School)11.627.8
 16.2%
   End of Course Geometry (South Amboy School District)11.627.8
 16.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.244.8
 12.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students506571
 12.8%
African American5767
 17.5%
American Indian00
Asian1929
 52.6%
Hispanic152230
 51.3%
Pacific Islander11
White277238
 14.1%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%41%
 1.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 571 students attended South Amboy Middle/High School.

Students at South Amboy Middle/High School are 42% White, 40% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

South Amboy Middle/High School ranks 236th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

South Amboy Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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