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Perth Amboy Public School District

New Jersey · Public School District
12
Schools
10,307
Students
$43,249
Per-Pupil Spend
+201% nat'l
81.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+29pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Perth Amboy Public School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 10,307 students across 12 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $43,249 is above average for a US public school district. 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dual Language School04–08460
Samuel E. Shull Middle School05–081,310
William C. McGinnis Middle School05–081,230
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Perth Amboy High School09–122,658
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood CenterPK–PK380
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood CenterPK–PK823
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$43,249+201% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
84%
State
83.9%
Local (property tax)
9.0%
Federal
7.1%

State funding accounts for 84% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
10,307
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$43K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $43,249 per pupil — 201% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District has 12 public schools, serving a total of 10,307 students.
What is the graduation rate for Perth Amboy Public School District?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Perth Amboy Public School District spend per student?
Perth Amboy Public School District spends $43,249 per pupil — 201% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Perth Amboy Public School District?
81% of students in Perth Amboy Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Perth Amboy Public School District?
No, Perth Amboy Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Perth Amboy Public School District serve?
Perth Amboy Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Perth Amboy Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Perth Amboy Public School District is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.