Edgar Middle School
METUCHEN, NJ · Metuchen Public School District · Grades 5-8
37th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 92%· Stable
Edgar Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Edgar Middle School 37th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 92% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2019 to 92th in 2025.
Edgar Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 743 students tested
Edgar Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 769 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 44.6% | ▼ 16.6 pts | |
| Asian | 20.7% | 30.9% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 12.9% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 7.5% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 3.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Edgar Middle School
Typical home value $688K in zip 08840 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Edgar Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolEdison Township School District · 1.2 mi away254th of 440
ELA 58% · Math 36% - 9Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolEdison Township School District · 1.8 mi away49th of 440
ELA 82% · Math 69% - 2Fords Middle SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 2.2 mi away365th of 440
ELA 32% · Math 26% - 4Dual Language SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 2.3 mi away306th of 440
ELA 53% · Math 27% - 5Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolEdison Township School District · 2.7 mi away257th of 440
ELA 56% · Math 38% - 10John Adams Middle SchoolEdison Township School District · 3.3 mi away29th of 440
ELA 86% · Math 75% - 4Highland Park Middle SchoolHighland Park Boro School District · 3.9 mi away298th of 440
ELA 54% · Math 29% - 6Iselin Middle SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 4 mi away184th of 440
ELA 62% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Edgar Middle School in?
Edgar Middle School is part of the Metuchen Public School District district in METUCHEN, New Jersey.
Is Edgar Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Edgar Middle School 37th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Edgar Middle School?
White 45%, Asian 31%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 8% (769 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Edgar Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08840 is $688K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.