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#1157 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
Samsel Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Sayreville School District · Parlin, NJ
A Sayreville School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
298 ERNSTON ROAD, Parlin, NJ 08859
- Math 45% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Samsel Upper Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Samsel Upper Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,593
Median home value
$407,100
Median rent
$1,625/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| New Road School of ParlinPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Center for Lifelong LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 197 | 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.
Sayreville School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Samsel Upper Elementary School is listed in Sayreville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samsel Upper Elementary School
Samsel Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parlin, NJ, part of Sayreville School District, serving approximately 882 students in grades 4th-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,157 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samsel Upper Elementary School
What grades does Samsel Upper Elementary School serve?
Samsel Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Samsel Upper Elementary School?
Samsel Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samsel Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samsel Upper Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Samsel Upper Elementary School rank in NJ?
Samsel Upper Elementary School ranks #1,157 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Samsel Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Samsel Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Samsel Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Samsel Upper Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Samsel Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Samsel Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Samsel Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Samsel Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samsel Upper Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Samsel Upper Elementary 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (732) 316-4050
- Area population (ZIP 08859)
- 24,284
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 08859; 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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