Below Average
#2254 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Manville High School
High School · Manville School District · Manville, NJ
A high school in Manville, NJ where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Brooks Boulevard, Manville, NJ 08835
- Math 5% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Manville High School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2021, to 13% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Manville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manville), 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
$93,872
Median home value
$321,100
Median rent
$1,837/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Secondary AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| The Career Center of the ScescEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| The Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Somerville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,070 | 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.
Manville School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manville High School is listed in Manville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manville High School
Manville High School is a public high school in Manville, NJ, part of Manville School District, serving approximately 538 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,254 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manville High School
What grades does Manville High School serve?
Manville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Manville High School?
Manville High School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manville High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manville High School rank in NJ?
Manville High School ranks #2,254 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Manville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Manville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manville High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Manville High School a charter school?
No, Manville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manville High School a Title I school?
No, Manville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manville High School?
57.4% of students at Manville 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
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (908) 231-6806
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08835)
- 10,870
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 08835; 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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