For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 559 students in Avenel, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Avenel, NJ is Avenel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avenel, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Avenel have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Avenel, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avenel Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Woodbine Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 596-4210
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 596-4210
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Avenel, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Woodbridge Child Diagnostic Treatment Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Paddock St
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5061
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5061
Grades: 9-10
| 7 students
Woodbridge Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1277 Rahway Ave
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5956
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5956
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Avenel, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Avenel, NJ include Avenel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Avenel?
1 public middle schools are located in Avenel.
What is the racial composition of students in Avenel?
Avenel public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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