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Middlesex County Stem Charter School
Elementary School · Middlesex County Stem Charter School · Perth Amboy, NJ
A charter elementary school in Perth Amboy, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
613 Carlock Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- Math 27% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middlesex County Stem Charter School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2021, reaching 30% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middlesex County Stem Charter 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James J. Flynn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Assumption Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–3 | 0.8 mi | 868 | Compare → |
| Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 684 | 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.
Middlesex County Stem Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Middlesex County Stem Charter School is listed in Middlesex County STEM Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middlesex County Stem Charter School
Middlesex County Stem Charter School is a public elementary school in Perth Amboy, NJ, part of Middlesex County Stem Charter School, serving approximately 571 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,384 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middlesex County Stem Charter School
What grades does Middlesex County Stem Charter School serve?
Middlesex County Stem Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Middlesex County Stem Charter School?
Middlesex County Stem Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesex County Stem Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesex County Stem Charter School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middlesex County Stem Charter School rank in NJ?
Middlesex County Stem Charter School ranks #2,384 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Middlesex County Stem Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Middlesex County Stem Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Middlesex County Stem Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middlesex County Stem Charter School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Middlesex County Stem Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Middlesex County Stem Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Middlesex County Stem Charter School a Title I school?
No, Middlesex County Stem Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middlesex County Stem Charter School?
65.5% of students at Middlesex County Stem Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (848) 242-1818
- 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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