Very Good
#796 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 32% in state
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Elementary School · Perth Amboy Public School District · Perth Amboy, NJ
A Perth Amboy Public School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
318 STOCKTON STREET, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- Math 17% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
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 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,766/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perth Amboy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,464
Median home value
$340,900
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08861; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–3 | 0.3 mi | 868 | Compare → |
| Anthony V. Ceres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Robert N. Wilentz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 633 | 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
- #1 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
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is listed in Perth Amboy Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is a public elementary school in Perth Amboy, NJ, part of Perth Amboy Public School District, serving approximately 684 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
What grades does Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School serve?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School rank in NJ?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School ranks #796 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School's MySchoolScout rating?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School a charter school?
No, Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School a Title I school?
No, Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
75.4% of students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 684
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (732) 376-6010
- Area population (ZIP 08861)
- 58,264
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 08861; 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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