Serving 551 students in grades 6-8, Theodore Schor Middle 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodore Schor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Theodore Schor Middle School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Theodore Schor Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theodore Schor Middle School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1184 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
25%
15%
White
11%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore Schor Middle School's ranking?
Theodore Schor Middle School is ranked #1184 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Theodore Schor Middle School often compared to?
Theodore Schor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quibbletown Middle School, Conackamack Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Theodore Schor Middle School?
551 students attend Theodore Schor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Theodore Schor Middle School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore Schor Middle School?
Theodore Schor Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Theodore Schor Middle School offer ?
Theodore Schor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Theodore Schor Middle School part of?
Theodore Schor Middle School is part of Piscataway Township School District.
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