William C. McGinnis Middle School vs Herbert Hoover Middle School
William C. McGinnis Middle School and Herbert Hoover Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.2 out of 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.
William C. McGinnis Middle School
Perth Amboy, NJ
5.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
948 students
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Edison, NJ
5.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,031 students
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| Metric | William C. McGinnis Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Growth Score | 3.9 | 5.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.4% | 38.7% |
| Environment Score | 7.9 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #1,921 of 2,466 | #1,808 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 22th | 27th |
Test Scores
| Subject | William C. McGinnis Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 18.0% | 46.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 38.0% | 70.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | William C. McGinnis Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 948 | 1,031 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.4% | 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 |