Piscataway Magnet School is a four-year career academy and college preparatory magnet public high school located in Piscataway in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that serves students ...
Serving 640 students in grades 9-12, Piscataway 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piscataway Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Piscataway Magnet School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Piscataway 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 Piscataway Magnet School is 0.55, 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
#1605 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
64%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
17%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piscataway Magnet School's ranking?
Piscataway Magnet School is ranked #1605 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Piscataway Magnet School often compared to?
Piscataway Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Brunswick Magnet School, Perth Amboy Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piscataway Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Piscataway Magnet School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Piscataway Magnet School?
640 students attend Piscataway Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Piscataway Magnet School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piscataway Magnet School?
Piscataway Magnet School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Piscataway Magnet School offer ?
Piscataway Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piscataway Magnet School part of?
Piscataway Magnet School is part of Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District.
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