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#1575 of 2,466 schools in NJ
South Amboy Elementary
Elementary School · South Amboy School District · South Amboy, NJ
An elementary school in South Amboy, NJ where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
249 JOHN STREET, South Amboy, NJ 08879
- Math 33% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Amboy Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Amboy Elementary 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South 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
$98,000
Median home value
$377,700
Median rent
$1,633/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Before at Selover SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 0.8 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–3 | 1.5 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Emma Arleth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–3 | 1.5 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–3 | 1.5 mi | 440 | 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.
South Amboy School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Amboy Elementary is listed in South Amboy School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Amboy Elementary
South Amboy Elementary is a public elementary school in South Amboy, NJ, part of South Amboy School District, serving approximately 580 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,575 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Amboy Elementary
What grades does South Amboy Elementary serve?
South Amboy Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Amboy Elementary?
South Amboy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Amboy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Amboy Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Amboy Elementary rank in NJ?
South Amboy Elementary ranks #1,575 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is South Amboy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Amboy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 South Amboy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Amboy Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Amboy Elementary a charter school?
No, South Amboy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Amboy Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Amboy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Amboy Elementary?
52.8% of students at South Amboy Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (732) 525-2118
- Area population (ZIP 08879)
- 23,263
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 08879; 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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