Serving 640 students in grades 8-12, 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (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
School Overview
Piscataway Magnet School's student population of 640 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Piscataway Magnet 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 Piscataway Magnet School is 0.53, 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
#1722 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
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
6%
10%
Hispanic
66%
34%
Black
13%
15%
White
15%
38%
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
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piscataway Magnet School's ranking?
Piscataway Magnet School is ranked #1722 out of 2,201 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
66% of Piscataway Magnet School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 6% 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 8-12 (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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