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#1875 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Cheesequake School

School · Sayreville School District · Matawan, NJ

A Sayreville School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.

Estimated Score

111 Highway 34, Matawan, NJ 07747

  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on NJ state average
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement45%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent30%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$21,911
Chronic Absenteeism2.2%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cheesequake School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low21/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Matawan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$124,896

Median home value

$464,100

Median rent

$1,840/mo

College educated

50.8%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.9 mi271Compare →
Good Shepherd Childrens CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.9 mi15Compare →
Center for Lifelong LearningEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–122.3 mi197Compare →
Ravine Drive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–32.5 mi399Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sayreville School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$21,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cheesequake School is listed in Sayreville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cheesequake School

Cheesequake School is a public school in Matawan, NJ, part of Sayreville School District, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,875 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cheesequake School

What grades does Cheesequake School serve?

Cheesequake School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.

How many students attend Cheesequake School?

Cheesequake School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheesequake School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cheesequake School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cheesequake School rank in NJ?

Cheesequake School ranks #1,875 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Cheesequake School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cheesequake School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cheesequake School a charter school?

No, Cheesequake School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cheesequake School a Title I school?

No, Cheesequake School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheesequake School?

40.5% of students at Cheesequake School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
232
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.2%
Area population (ZIP 07747)
32,246
Area average commute
35.8 min
Area median age
41.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07747; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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