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William C. McGinnis Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
271 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 · (732) 376-6040 · Part of Perth Amboy City School District
Students
984
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about William C. McGinnis Middle School
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 29.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 47.3%
Location
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271 State Street, Perth Amboy
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6292
Grade 7361
Grade 8331
Enrollment over time
1,398’20
1,294’21
1,230’22
948’23
984’24
Down 29.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 97%Black 2%White <1%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.