Below Average
#2193 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Sayreville War Memorial High School
High School · Sayreville School District · Parlin, NJ
A high school in Parlin, NJ where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
820 WASHINGTON ROAD, Parlin, NJ 08859
- Math 22% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sayreville War Memorial High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sayreville War Memorial High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | 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 | 0.8 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| South Amboy Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–12 | 2.5 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Darul Arqam SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sayreville School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Sayreville War Memorial High School is listed in Sayreville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sayreville War Memorial High School
Sayreville War Memorial High School is a public high school in Parlin, NJ, part of Sayreville School District, serving approximately 1,763 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,193 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sayreville War Memorial High School
What grades does Sayreville War Memorial High School serve?
Sayreville War Memorial High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sayreville War Memorial High School?
Sayreville War Memorial High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sayreville War Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sayreville War Memorial High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sayreville War Memorial High School rank in NJ?
Sayreville War Memorial High School ranks #2,193 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Sayreville War Memorial High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sayreville War Memorial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Sayreville War Memorial High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sayreville War Memorial High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sayreville War Memorial High School a charter school?
No, Sayreville War Memorial High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sayreville War Memorial High School a Title I school?
No, Sayreville War Memorial High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sayreville War Memorial High School?
39.8% of students at Sayreville War Memorial High 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
- 1,763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (732) 525-5252
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- 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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