Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Summary:

Schuyler Colfax Middle School is a public middle school located in Wayne, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 621. The school is part of the Wayne Township Public School District, which is ranked 146 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Schuyler Colfax Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 83.7% of 6th graders, 82.7% of 7th graders, and 80.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. In mathematics, the school also had higher proficiency rates, with 58.6% of 6th graders, 66% of 7th graders, and 44.9% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages. The school has also maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, with 10.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the state average of around 15-20%.

Schuyler Colfax Middle School's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, ranking 26th out of 720 New Jersey middle schools for female students, 67th out of 718 for male students, 13th out of 587 for Hispanic students, and 27th out of 505 for special education students in the 2022-2023 school year. When compared to nearby schools like Anthony Wayne Middle School and George Washington Middle School, both part of the Wayne Township Public School District, Schuyler Colfax Middle School stands out as a top-performing institution, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1500 Hamburg Turnpike
       Wayne, NJ  07470-4024


(973) 633-3130

District: Wayne Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,872 Help


Students who attend Schuyler Colfax Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wayne Hills High School

Feeder schools for Schuyler Colfax Middle School:

Elementary:    Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
    Pines Lake Elementary School
    Theunis Dey Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  621

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.2%
Hispanic:
13.4%
Asian:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.2% Help


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Compare Details Schuyler Colfax Middle School ranks better than 95.6% of middle schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Wayne Township Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.18. (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: White (71.2%), Hispanic (13.4%), Asian (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wayne Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schuyler Colfax Middle School is 9.6, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Wayne Township Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schuyler Colfax Middle School is $15,872, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Wayne Township Public School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Schuyler Colfax Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Schuyler Colfax Middle School 33rd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Schuyler Colfax Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Wayne Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Township Public School District 146th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Schuyler Colfax Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.01 89th 574 84.5%
2004 83.68 70th 588 88.1%
2005 85.64 55th 599 90.8%
2006 85.69 40th 615 93.5%
2007 79.94 106th 631 83.2%
2008 81.41 93rd 640 85.5%
2009 82.32 85th 664 87.2%
2010 80.00 119th 677 82.4%
2011 81.24 112th 684 83.6%
2012 79.12 146th 677 78.4%
2013 79.17 140th 704 80.1%
2014 75.34 191st 717 73.4%
2015 71.52 157th 713 78.0%
2016 79.95 104th 713 85.4%
2017 80.99 119th 712 83.3%
2018 80.96 109th 716 84.8%
2019 82.42 95th 745 87.2%
2021 76.30 127th 652 80.5%
2022 87.17 59th 745 92.1%
2023 91.18 33rd 748 95.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.16 115th 471 75.6%
2019 70.82 97th 492 80.3%
2021 53.83 144th 401 64.1%
2022 78.53 56th 535 89.5%
2023 87.28 27th 505 94.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.72 64th 522 87.7%
2019 76.12 69th 541 87.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.76 150th 680 77.9%
2019 79.27 137th 703 80.5%
2021 76.36 116th 625 81.4%
2022 84.42 86th 726 88.2%
2023 92.51 26th 720 96.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.73 95th 675 85.9%
2019 84.22 92nd 697 86.8%
2021 74.47 134th 635 78.9%
2022 88.30 62nd 730 91.5%
2023 88.21 67th 718 90.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.41 35th 200 82.5%
2019 51.12 109th 199 45.2%
2021 57.88 61st 147 58.5%
2022 78.34 31st 200 84.5%
2023 75.94 43rd 201 78.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.32 112th 504 77.8%
2019 68.41 128th 524 75.6%
2021 73.54 70th 480 85.4%
2022 93.45 20th 591 96.6%
2023 95.02 13th 587 97.8%
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Rank History for White students at Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.81 134th 497 73.0%
2019 73.29 110th 504 78.2%
2021 53.49 178th 435 59.1%
2022 73.16 110th 512 78.5%
2023 83.23 53rd 509 89.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Schuyler Colfax Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 687 6 37 18 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1989 681 11 35 29 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1990 727 10 48 22 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1991 784 10 38 35 2 n/a n/a 0 869
1992 804 12 52 44 0 n/a n/a 0 912
1993 787 10 55 51 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1994 705 14 51 39 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1995 661 11 51 34 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1996 661 11 51 34 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1998 635 13 59 25 1 n/a n/a 0 733
1999 656 11 62 25 1 n/a n/a 0 755
2000 741 7 68 30 1 n/a n/a 0 847
2001 808 10 89 45 0 n/a n/a 0 952
2002 862 13 113 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1033
2003 862 13 113 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1033
2004 895 11 109 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1054
2005 882 13 114 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
2006 699 8 59 32 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2007 650 9 54 41 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2008 629 7 60 35 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2009 609 9 70 27 0 2 0 0 717
2010 653 9 69 30 0 3 2 0 766
2011 654 8 65 27 0 2 2 0 758
2012 675 7 62 36 0 1 0 0 781
2013 625 6 71 36 0 0 2 0 740
2014 586 5 70 46 0 1 3 0 711
2015 545 8 73 53 0 2 5 0 686
2016 581 8 78 59 0 3 4 0 733
2017 590 10 82 62 1 2 6 0 753
2018 565 16 90 67 0 1 10 0 749
2019 521 7 83 73 0 0 9 0 693
2020 482 13 85 76 1 0 14 0 671
2021 455 14 86 75 1 0 14 0 645
2022 443 15 77 77 1 0 21 0 634
2023 442 12 64 83 0 0 20 0 621

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 Schuyler Colfax Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 748 59.0 12.6 n/a
1989 756 59.0 12.8 n/a
1990 807 60.0 13.4 0.5
1991 869 65.0 13.3 2.6
1992 912 67.0 13.6 3.3
1993 903 72.0 12.5 1.8
1994 809 71.0 11.4 2.5
1995 757 50.0 15.1 3.3
1996 757 50.0 15.1 3.3
1998 733 54.0 13.6 2.7
1999 755 54.0 14.0 2.8
2000 847 60.0 14.1 2.6
2001 952 60.2 15.8 4
2002 1033 76.0 13.6 3.7
2003 1033 76.0 13.6 3.7
2004 1054 77.0 13.7 2.6
2005 1053 76.0 13.9 n/a
2006 798 55.0 14.5 3.1
2007 754 53.0 14.2 2.9
2008 731 46.0 15.9 2.3
2009 717 54.3 11.6 3.6
2010 766 58.0 13.2 2.5
2011 758 59.0 12.8 3.4
2012 781 67.6 11.5 5.4
2013 740 71.0 10.4 6.5
2014 711 62.0 11.4 7
2015 686 63.0 10.8 7
2016 733 66.0 11.1 6.1
2017 753 65.0 11.5 5.4
2018 749 67.0 11.1 6.5
2019 693 64.6 10.7 7.4
2020 671 65.6 10.2 6.1
2021 645 63.0 10.2 3.1
2022 634 62.4 10.1 3.9
2023 621 64.4 9.6 5.2

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 Schuyler Colfax Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 748 59.0 12.6 n/a
1989 756 59.0 12.8 n/a
1990 807 60.0 13.4 0.5
1991 869 65.0 13.3 2.6
1992 912 67.0 13.6 3.3
1993 903 72.0 12.5 1.8
1994 809 71.0 11.4 2.5
1995 757 50.0 15.1 3.3
1996 757 50.0 15.1 3.3
1998 733 54.0 13.6 2.7
1999 755 54.0 14.0 2.8
2000 847 60.0 14.1 2.6
2001 952 60.2 15.8 4
2002 1033 76.0 13.6 3.7
2003 1033 76.0 13.6 3.7
2004 1054 77.0 13.7 2.6
2005 1053 76.0 13.9 n/a
2006 798 55.0 14.5 3.1
2007 754 53.0 14.2 2.9
2008 731 46.0 15.9 2.3
2009 717 54.3 11.6 3.6
2010 766 58.0 13.2 2.5
2011 758 59.0 12.8 3.4
2012 781 67.6 11.5 5.4
2013 740 71.0 10.4 6.5
2014 711 62.0 11.4 7
2015 686 63.0 10.8 7
2016 733 66.0 11.1 6.1
2017 753 65.0 11.5 5.4
2018 749 67.0 11.1 6.5
2019 693 64.6 10.7 7.4
2020 671 65.6 10.2 6.1
2021 645 63.0 10.2 3.1
2022 634 62.4 10.1 3.9
2023 621 64.4 9.6 5.2

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 Schuyler Colfax Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $277 (1.7%) $15,595 (98.3%) $15,872

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Schuyler Colfax Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 95th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 33rd of 748 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Schuyler Colfax Middle School)78.783.7
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Township Public School District)72.173.1
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Schuyler Colfax Middle School)50.958.6
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Township Public School District)55.252.4
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Schuyler Colfax Middle School)82.282.7
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Township Public School District)80.479.3
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Schuyler Colfax Middle School)56.866
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Township Public School District)65.659.2
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Schuyler Colfax Middle School)82.880.9
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Township Public School District)8677.1
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Schuyler Colfax Middle School)54.644.9
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Township Public School District)61.545.9
 15.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Schuyler Colfax Middle School)10098
 2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Wayne Township Public School District)10099.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Schuyler Colfax Middle School)10098
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wayne Township Public School District)62.647.9
 14.7%
   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 Students693621
 10.4%
African American712
 71.4%
American Indian00
Asian8364
 22.9%
Hispanic7383
 13.7%
Pacific Islander00
White521442
 15.2%
Two or More Races920
 122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.4%5.2%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Yes! Schuyler Colfax Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 33rd of 748 New Jersey middle schools.

Students who attend Schuyler Colfax Middle School usually go on to attend Wayne Hills High School

Students at Schuyler Colfax Middle School are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 621 students attended Schuyler Colfax Middle School.


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