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#1154 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
Theodore Schor Middle School
Middle School · Piscataway Township School District · Piscataway, NJ
A Piscataway Township School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
243 NORTH RANDOLPHVILLE RD, Piscataway, NJ 08854
- Math 43% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Theodore Schor Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Theodore Schor Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,331
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,929/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quibbletown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Conackamack Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Von E. Mauger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 502 | 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.
Piscataway Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Theodore Schor Middle School is listed in Piscataway Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Theodore Schor Middle School
Theodore Schor Middle School is a public middle school in Piscataway, NJ, part of Piscataway Township School District, serving approximately 551 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Theodore Schor Middle School
What grades does Theodore Schor Middle School serve?
Theodore Schor Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Theodore Schor Middle School?
Theodore Schor Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Schor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Schor Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Theodore Schor Middle School rank in NJ?
Theodore Schor Middle School ranks #1,154 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Theodore Schor Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Theodore Schor Middle 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 Theodore Schor Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Theodore Schor Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Theodore Schor Middle School a charter school?
No, Theodore Schor Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Theodore Schor Middle School a Title I school?
No, Theodore Schor Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Theodore Schor Middle School?
40.8% of students at Theodore Schor 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
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (732) 752-4457
- Area population (ZIP 08854)
- 60,405
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 08854; 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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