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Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Middle School · Spotswood Public School District

115 SUMMERHILL ROAD, Spotswood, NJ 08884

Enrollment

293

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

5.2

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,927 of 2,466

In Spotswood

#2 of 4

public schools

In district

#2 of 4

Spotswood Public School District

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Spotswood Memorial Middle School

5.2/10

Middle School in Spotswood · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Spotswood High School

5.9/10

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4.1/10

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About Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Spotswood Memorial Middle School is a public middle school in Spotswood, NJ, part of Spotswood Public School District. Spotswood Memorial Middle School serves approximately 293 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Spotswood Memorial Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,927 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Spotswood Memorial Middle School show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.7 pts below NJ schools
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Spotswood Memorial Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.2Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,009
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Spotswood Memorial Middle School — Students at Spotswood Memorial Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

21.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 49.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
34.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 55.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
55.3% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
32.6%
ELA
39.7%
2025
Math
29.3%
ELA
44.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.

How Spotswood Memorial Middle School Compares

See how Spotswood Memorial Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
22th percentile in NJ
Academic
4.2/10
Below Average
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
4.9/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
22%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.7%

Location

115 SUMMERHILL ROAD, Spotswood, NJ 08884

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Spotswood Memorial Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Jonas Salk Middle School (rated 7.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Old Bridge), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby East Brunswick), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Spotswood, see our Spotswood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Spotswood High School Spotswood 0.1 mi 5.9
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School Spotswood 0.3 mi 4.1
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School Spotswood 0.5 mi 3.7
CROSSROADS EARLY LEARNING CENTER East Brunswick 0.7 mi
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Spotswood 0.8 mi 5.6
Frost Elementary School East Brunswick 1.0 mi 9.1
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School East Brunswick 1.4 mi 6.8
Woodland School Monroe Township 1.4 mi 7.7
East Brunswick Magnet School East Brunswick 1.5 mi 6.9
Bowne-Munro Elementary School East Brunswick 1.3 mi 9.3
Irwin Elementary School East Brunswick 1.9 mi 8.6
Jonas Salk Middle School Old Bridge 1.6 mi 7.8
Chittick Elementary School East Brunswick 1.9 mi 7.4
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School Old Bridge 1.6 mi 5.2
HOP TO IT Monroe Township 2.0 mi
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School East Brunswick 1.6 mi 6.2
East Brunswick High School East Brunswick 2.3 mi 5.3
Mill Lake Monroe Twp 2.3 mi 5.6
William A. Miller Elementary School Old Bridge 1.9 mi 4.8
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Old Bridge 1.8 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08884 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,125

Median Home Value

$358,100

Median Rent

$1,097/mo

Population

8,133

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

84.4%

Avg Commute

30.7 min

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Median Age

45.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Spotswood Memorial Middle School

What grades does Spotswood Memorial Middle School serve?

Spotswood Memorial Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Spotswood Memorial Middle School?

Spotswood Memorial Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spotswood Memorial Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spotswood Memorial Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spotswood Memorial Middle School rank in NJ?

Spotswood Memorial Middle School ranks #1,927 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Spotswood Memorial Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spotswood Memorial Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Spotswood Memorial Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spotswood Memorial Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Spotswood Memorial Middle School a charter school?

No, Spotswood Memorial Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spotswood Memorial Middle School a Title I school?

No, Spotswood Memorial Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spotswood Memorial Middle School?

21.8% of students at Spotswood Memorial Middle 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
50 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
293
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%

District

Spotswood Public School District
District Enrollment
1,696
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,009
District Rank
#2 of 4

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