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Middlesex Borough School District (2026) - Middlesex, NJ

Middlesex Borough School District

300 John F. Kennedy Drive
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Middlesex Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,027 students in Middlesex Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Middlesex Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
2,027 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Middlesex Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#394 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
38%
45%
49%
21%
23%
(21-22)
85-89%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
42%
35%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
38%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,929 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,409 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,929
$27,031
Spending / Student
$21,409
$25,924

Best Middlesex Borough School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Hazelwood Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Gr: PK-3 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Watchung Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Gr: K-3 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
South Lincoln Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Gr: K-3 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Gr: 4-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Middlesex High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 John F. Kennedy Drive
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Von E. Mauger Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Middlesex Borough School District?
Middlesex Borough School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,027 students.
What is the rank of Middlesex Borough School District?
Middlesex Borough School District is ranked #392 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex Borough School District?
42% of Middlesex Borough School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Middlesex Borough School District?
Middlesex Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Middlesex Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,409 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,027 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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