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#2017 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Linwood School
Middle School · North Brunswick Township School District · North Brunswick, NJ
A North Brunswick Township School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 LINWOOD PLACE, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
- Math 23% vs NJ 42% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linwood School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Linwood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,671
Median home value
$402,400
Median rent
$2,055/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08902; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,139 | Compare → |
| Joyce Kilmer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–8 | 1.5 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Highland Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 346 | 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.
North Brunswick Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $26,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linwood School is listed in North Brunswick Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linwood School
Linwood School is a public middle school in North Brunswick, NJ, part of North Brunswick Township School District, serving approximately 746 students in grades 5th-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,017 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linwood School
What grades does Linwood School serve?
Linwood School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Linwood School?
Linwood School has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linwood School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linwood School rank in NJ?
Linwood School ranks #2,017 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Linwood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Linwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Linwood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linwood School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Linwood School a charter school?
No, Linwood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linwood School a Title I school?
No, Linwood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linwood School?
57.0% of students at Linwood 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
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (732) 289-3602
- Area population (ZIP 08902)
- 43,146
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 08902; 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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