Summary:
The 08846 zip code area in Middlesex, New Jersey is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Middlesex Borough School District. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a ranking of 367 out of 613 districts in the state and a 2-star rating, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Watchung Elementary School is the highest-performing elementary school in the area, ranking 271 out of 1,338 elementary schools in New Jersey and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd-grade students compared to the other elementary schools and the district/state averages. In contrast, Parker Elementary School struggles with much lower proficiency rates in these subjects.
At the middle school level, Von E. Mauger Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 100% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the district faces challenges with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, the significant differences in per-student spending between the schools suggest potential inequities in resource allocation within the district.
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