Photo: Freeholdman12 · CC BY 4.0Spotswood’s public schools score below 52% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Spotswood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Spotswood’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 446 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Spotswood’s, its schools beat 59%, higher than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 43% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,833 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 2 the district’s path is E Raymond Appleby Elementary School, then Spotswood Memorial Middle School, then Spotswood High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Immaculate Conception School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Spotswood’s grade
B−: better than 48% of New Jersey school districts, #255 of 465 New Jersey towns. Graduation is above the New Jersey average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Spotswood, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Spotswood
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 235 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Spotswood
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 235 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Spotswood
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 235 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Spotswood
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
Grades 2–5 · 365 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Spotswood
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
Grades 2–5 · 365 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Spotswood
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
Grades 2–5 · 365 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Spotswood
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
Grades 2–5 · 365 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Spotswood
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 269 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Spotswood
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 269 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Spotswood
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 269 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Spotswood
Spotswood High School
Grades 9–12 · 762 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Spotswood
Spotswood High School
Grades 9–12 · 762 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Spotswood
Spotswood High School
Grades 9–12 · 762 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Spotswood
Spotswood High School
Grades 9–12 · 762 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Spotswood’s public schools are run by Spotswood Borough School District, which also serves Helmetta. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Spotswood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Spotswood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Spotswood | B− | Spotswood Borough |
| Monroe | A− | Monroe Township |
| Old Bridge | B | Old Bridge Township |
| East Brunswick | A− | East Brunswick Township |
| Helmetta | B− | Spotswood Borough |
Every school in Spotswood
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Spotswood’s schools
Are Spotswood’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Spotswood children attend score below 52% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #255 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Spotswood in?
Spotswood Borough School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,631 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Spotswood kids go to high school?
Spotswood High School, with 762 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Spotswood’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Spotswood Borough School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Spotswood spend per student?
$21,833 in Spotswood Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Spotswood?
Yes: Immaculate Conception School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 118 students).
Parents talk
What Spotswood families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.