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#1440 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Dual Language School
Middle School · Perth Amboy Public School District · Fords, NJ
A Perth Amboy Public School District middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 69, Fords, NJ 08863
- Math 28% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dual Language School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dual Language 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,250
Median home value
$414,100
Median rent
$1,976/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fords Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,031 | Compare → |
| Edgar Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Samuel E. Shull Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 865 | 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.
Perth Amboy Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $42,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dual Language School is listed in Perth Amboy Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dual Language School
Dual Language School is a public middle school in Fords, NJ, part of Perth Amboy Public School District, serving approximately 496 students in grades 4th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,440 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dual Language School
What grades does Dual Language School serve?
Dual Language School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Dual Language School?
Dual Language School has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dual Language School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dual Language School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dual Language School rank in NJ?
Dual Language School ranks #1,440 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dual Language School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dual Language School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Dual Language School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dual Language School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Dual Language School a charter school?
No, Dual Language School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dual Language School a Title I school?
No, Dual Language School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dual Language School?
73.6% of students at Dual Language 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (732) 376-6200
- Area population (ZIP 08863)
- 13,052
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 08863; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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