Excellent
#400 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 16% in state
Conackamack Middle School
Middle School · Piscataway Township School District · Piscataway, NJ
A Piscataway Township School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5205 WITHERSPOON STREET, Piscataway, NJ 08854
- Math 50% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Conackamack Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above 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 17 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Conackamack 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,331
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,929/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An-noor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Nuview AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Rutgers Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 647 | Compare → |
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.
Piscataway Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Conackamack Middle School is listed in Piscataway Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Conackamack Middle School
Conackamack Middle School is a public middle school in Piscataway, NJ, part of Piscataway Township School District, serving approximately 455 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Conackamack Middle School
What grades does Conackamack Middle School serve?
Conackamack Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Conackamack Middle School?
Conackamack Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conackamack Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conackamack Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Conackamack Middle School rank in NJ?
Conackamack Middle School ranks #400 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Conackamack Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Conackamack Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Conackamack Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Conackamack Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Conackamack Middle School a charter school?
No, Conackamack Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Conackamack Middle School a Title I school?
No, Conackamack Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Conackamack Middle School?
26.4% of students at Conackamack 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
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (732) 699-1577
- Area population (ZIP 08854)
- 60,405
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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 08854; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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