Excellent
#180 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 7% in state
Piscataway Magnet School
High School · Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District · Piscataway, NJ
A Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
21 SUTTONS LANE, Piscataway, NJ 08854
- Math 24% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Piscataway Magnet School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (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
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Piscataway Magnet 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,331
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,929/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08854; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Foundations Academy (ffa)Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 5–12 | 0.6 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Piscataway Regional Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Timothy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| East Brunswick Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 742 | 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 Vocational and Technical School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 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.
Piscataway Magnet School is listed in Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Piscataway Magnet School
Piscataway Magnet School is a public high school in Piscataway, NJ, part of Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District, serving approximately 640 students in grades 8th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Piscataway Magnet School
What grades does Piscataway Magnet School serve?
Piscataway Magnet School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Piscataway Magnet School?
Piscataway Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piscataway Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piscataway Magnet School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Piscataway Magnet School rank in NJ?
Piscataway Magnet School ranks #180 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Piscataway Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Piscataway Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Piscataway Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Piscataway Magnet School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Piscataway Magnet School a charter school?
No, Piscataway Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Piscataway Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Piscataway Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piscataway Magnet School?
40.9% of students at Piscataway 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (732) 985-0717
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 08854)
- 60,405
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 08854; 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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