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Edgar Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Should you attend Edgar Middle School or Thomas Jefferson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Edgar Middle School
49 Brunswick Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
450 Division Street
Edison, NJ 08817
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Edgar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 769 students in grades 5-8, Edgar Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 948 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson 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 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
769 students
948 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edgar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edgar Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edgar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edgar Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Metuchen Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edison Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#258 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#1166 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edgar Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in NJ)
36%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edgar Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas Jefferson Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
182
-
Grade 6 Students
212
328
Grade 7 Students
175
323
Grade 8 Students
200
297

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edgar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Metuchen Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edgar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Metuchen Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edgar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Metuchen Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edgar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Metuchen Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edgar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Metuchen Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edison Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edgar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edgar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edgar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Metuchen Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edison Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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