Edison Township School District

Edison Township School District serves 16,807 students in Middlesex County, New Jersey, operating 19 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels with 1,229 teachers. The district experienced a 3.3% enrollment increase from the prior year, indicating modest growth in a suburban context. The student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1 is within typical range for comparable districts.

Academic performance metrics exceed state averages in measurable areas. Math proficiency stands at 57.1% compared to the state average of 40.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 68.5% against a state average of 51.7%. The graduation rate of 92.3% surpasses the state average of 90.0%. Chronic absenteeism registers at 12.1%, a data point relevant to academic continuity assessment.

The student population reflects significant diversity, with Asian students comprising 63.5% of enrollment, followed by Hispanic (15.1%), White (8.7%), and Black (8.8%) students. Students with disabilities represent 11.7% of the population, economically disadvantaged students account for 23.9%, and English learners comprise 6.9% of enrollment.

Financially, the district operates with a $331.1M total budget but spends $11,304 per pupil, notably below the state average of $13,992. Revenue structure reflects heavy reliance on local funding at 71.7%, with state funding contributing 24.9% and federal funding 3.3%. This funding composition influences resource allocation relative to demographic needs and academic programming.