Serving 269 students in grades 9-12, Perth Amboy Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perth Amboy Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Perth Amboy Magnet School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perth Amboy Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perth Amboy Magnet School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1221 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
77%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
10%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perth Amboy Magnet School's ranking?
Perth Amboy Magnet School is ranked #1221 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Perth Amboy Magnet School often compared to?
Perth Amboy Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Brunswick Magnet School, Piscataway Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perth Amboy Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Perth Amboy Magnet School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Perth Amboy Magnet School?
269 students attend Perth Amboy Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Perth Amboy Magnet School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perth Amboy Magnet School?
Perth Amboy Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perth Amboy Magnet School offer ?
Perth Amboy Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perth Amboy Magnet School part of?
Perth Amboy Magnet School is part of Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District.
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