Below Average
#2177 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ewing High School
High School · Ewing Township School District · Ewing, NJ
An Ewing Township School District high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 PARKWAY AVE, Ewing, NJ 08618
- Math 10% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ewing High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2021, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Ewing High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,179
Median home value
$211,800
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
41.2%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Marie H Katzenbach High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Foundation Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,090 | Compare → |
| Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ewing Township School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ewing High School is listed in Ewing Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ewing High School
Ewing High School is a public high school in Ewing, NJ, part of Ewing Township School District, serving approximately 1,120 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,177 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ewing High School
What grades does Ewing High School serve?
Ewing High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ewing High School?
Ewing High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ewing High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ewing High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ewing High School rank in NJ?
Ewing High School ranks #2,177 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ewing High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ewing High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Ewing High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ewing High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ewing High School a charter school?
No, Ewing High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ewing High School a Title I school?
No, Ewing High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ewing High School?
51.3% of students at Ewing High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (609) 538-9800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08618)
- 37,162
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 08618; 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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