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#1927 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
Middle School · Spotswood Public School District · Spotswood, NJ
A middle school in Spotswood, NJ where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
115 SUMMERHILL ROAD, Spotswood, NJ 08884
- Math 29% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spotswood Memorial Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 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 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spotswood Memorial Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated886/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spotswood), 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
$101,125
Median home value
$358,100
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08884; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–6 | 1.4 mi | 1,312 | Compare → |
| Jonas Salk Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 879 | Compare → |
| Melamed AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| South River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 538 | 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.
Spotswood Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spotswood Memorial Middle School is listed in Spotswood Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spotswood Memorial Middle School
Spotswood Memorial Middle School is a public middle school in Spotswood, NJ, part of Spotswood Public School District, serving approximately 293 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,927 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (732) 723-2200
- Area population (ZIP 08884)
- 8,133
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 08884; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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