Very Good
#911 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 37% in state
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
Middle School · Rahway Public School District · Rahway, NJ
A middle school in Rahway, NJ where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1157 KLINE PLACE, Rahway, NJ 07065
- Math 29% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,000/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rahway), 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
$90,852
Median home value
$362,300
Median rent
$1,764/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl H. Kumpf SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Honor Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 3–12 | 1.2 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Colonia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Avenel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 559 | 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.
Rahway Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is listed in Rahway Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is a public middle school in Rahway, NJ, part of Rahway Public School District, serving approximately 714 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
What grades does Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy serve?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy rank in NJ?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy ranks #911 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy a charter school?
No, Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy a Title I school?
No, Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
58.8% of students at Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (732) 396-1025
- Area population (ZIP 07065)
- 29,748
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 07065; 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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