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#1193 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 48% in state

Von E. Mauger Middle School

Middle School · Middlesex Borough School District · Middlesex, NJ

A Middlesex Borough School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

FISHER AVENUE, Middlesex, NJ 08846

  • Math 46% vs NJ 36% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs NJ 57% (2025)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+4.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$23,484
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Von E. Mauger Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
36%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
57%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

39.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Von E. Mauger Middle School 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 74Very Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,063

Median home value

$414,600

Median rent

$1,493/mo

College educated

34.5%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.47–81.6 mi287Compare →
Theodore Schor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–82.3 mi551Compare →
Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–82.4 mi331Compare →
Green Brook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.05–82.9 mi321Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Middlesex Borough School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$23,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Von E. Mauger Middle School is listed in Middlesex Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Von E. Mauger Middle School

Von E. Mauger Middle School is a public middle school in Middlesex, NJ, part of Middlesex Borough School District, serving approximately 502 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,193 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Von E. Mauger Middle School

What grades does Von E. Mauger Middle School serve?

Von E. Mauger Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Von E. Mauger Middle School?

Von E. Mauger Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Von E. Mauger Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Von E. Mauger Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Von E. Mauger Middle School rank in NJ?

Von E. Mauger Middle School ranks #1,193 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Von E. Mauger Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Von E. Mauger Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Von E. Mauger Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Von E. Mauger Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Von E. Mauger Middle School a charter school?

No, Von E. Mauger Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Von E. Mauger Middle School a Title I school?

No, Von E. Mauger Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Von E. Mauger Middle School?

39.4% of students at Von E. Mauger 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
502
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 08846)
14,518
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
44.3
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 08846; 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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