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#1761 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Perth Amboy Magnet School
High School · Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District · Perth Amboy, NJ
A Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
457 HIGH STREET, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- Math 33% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Perth Amboy Magnet School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perth Amboy Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Urban Leadership Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Perth Amboy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,685 | Compare → |
| Woodbridge Academy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| South Richmond High School Is/ps 25Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,428NCES 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.
Perth Amboy Magnet School is listed in Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perth Amboy Magnet School
Perth Amboy Magnet School is a public high school in Perth Amboy, NJ, part of Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District, serving approximately 262 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,761 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perth Amboy Magnet School
What grades does Perth Amboy Magnet School serve?
Perth Amboy Magnet School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Perth Amboy Magnet School?
Perth Amboy Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perth Amboy Magnet School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perth Amboy Magnet School rank in NJ?
Perth Amboy Magnet School ranks #1,761 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Perth Amboy Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perth Amboy Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Perth Amboy Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perth Amboy Magnet School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Perth Amboy Magnet School a charter school?
No, Perth Amboy Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perth Amboy Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Perth Amboy Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perth Amboy Magnet School?
52.3% of students at Perth Amboy Magnet 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
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (732) 376-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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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