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#1001 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 41% in state
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
Middle School · East Brunswick Township School District · East Brunswick, NJ
An East Brunswick Township School District middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 RUES LANE, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
- Math 63% vs NJ 42% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,731
Median home value
$502,600
Median rent
$2,079/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08816; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotswood Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| South River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Melamed AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Darul Arqam SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 163 | 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.
East Brunswick Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $26,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is listed in East Brunswick Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is a public middle school in East Brunswick, NJ, part of East Brunswick Township School District, serving approximately 1,312 students in grades 5th-6th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,001 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
What grades does Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School serve?
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School?
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School rank in NJ?
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School ranks #1,001 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School?
19.7% of students at Hammarskjold Upper Elementary 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (732) 613-6892
- Area population (ZIP 08816)
- 48,965
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 08816; 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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