Serving 701 students in grades 7-8, Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy 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 Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is 0.64, 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
#1873 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
50%
35%
Black
32%
14%
White
12%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy's ranking?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is ranked #1873 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
701 students attend Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy offer ?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy part of?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is part of Rahway Public School District.
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