Very Good
#559 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 23% in state
Colonia Middle School
Middle School · Woodbridge Township School District · Colonia, NJ
A Woodbridge Township School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 DELAWARE AVENUE, Colonia, NJ 07067
- Math 49% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colonia Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colonia Middle 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,301
Median home value
$473,200
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl H. Kumpf SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Honor Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 3–12 | 1.2 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Newmark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 2–8 | 1.3 mi | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Woodbridge Township School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #2 of 24
- District spending per student
- $24,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colonia Middle School is listed in Woodbridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colonia Middle School
Colonia Middle School is a public middle school in Colonia, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District, serving approximately 587 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colonia Middle School
What grades does Colonia Middle School serve?
Colonia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Colonia Middle School?
Colonia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonia Middle School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colonia Middle School rank in NJ?
Colonia Middle School ranks #559 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Colonia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colonia Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonia Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colonia Middle School a charter school?
No, Colonia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonia Middle School a Title I school?
No, Colonia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonia Middle School?
27.3% of students at Colonia Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 587
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (732) 396-7000
- Area population (ZIP 07067)
- 18,294
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 07067; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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