Samuel E. Shull Middle School vs Herbert Hoover Middle School
Samuel E. Shull Middle School has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 5.4/10. In math proficiency, Herbert Hoover Middle School leads at 46.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Perth Amboy, NJ
6.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
865 students
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Edison, NJ
5.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,031 students
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| Metric | Samuel E. Shull Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.3% | 38.7% |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #1,506 of 2,466 | #1,808 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 39th | 27th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Samuel E. Shull Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 46.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 70.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Samuel E. Shull Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 865 | 1,031 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.3% | 38.7% |
| District | Perth Amboy Public School District | Edison Township School District |
| City | Perth Amboy | Edison |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Perth Amboy (08861) | Edison (08837) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,464 | $107,948 |
| Median Home Value | $340,900 | $432,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,623 | $1,778 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.5% | 52.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | 4.8% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 30 min |