district profile

Perth Amboy Public School District

Located in this district, NJ. Serving grades PK through 12.

NCES ID
3412930
Enrollment
10,356
Grades
PK through 12
Year
2024-25
Measures
14
Suppressed
42
This school enrolls 10,356 students. The highest reported proficiency rate is 38.2% in ELA (Grade 8). The lowest is 4% in science (Grade 8).

Academic Performance

Percentage of students meeting or exceeding state standards, grouped by subject.

Mathematics

6 grade levels reported. Average proficiency: 17%. Highest: Grade 3 at 26.2%. Lowest: Grade 8 at 5.6%.

English Language Arts

6 grade levels reported. Average proficiency: 33%. Highest: Grade 8 at 38.2%. Lowest: Grade 3 at 27.3%.

Science

2 grade levels reported. Average proficiency: 7%. Highest: Grade 5 at 10.8%. Lowest: Grade 8 at 4%.

Student Demographics

Racial and ethnic composition of the student body. Percentages sum to 100%.

Demographic data is currently unavailable.

School Environment

Key environment and access indicators reported for this school.

Schools in this District

12 schools are officially reported under this district.

Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center
Dual Language School
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
Perth Amboy High School
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
William C. McGinnis Middle School
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
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