New Brunswick School District

New Brunswick School District serves 9,690 students across 12 schools in Middlesex County's urban center. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 1.1% from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 across 777 teachers.

Academic performance metrics fall substantially below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 12.8% compared to the state average of 40.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 26.3% against a state average of 51.7%. The graduation rate of 81.1% trails the state average of 90.0%. Chronic absenteeism affects 19.2% of the student population.

The district serves a predominantly Hispanic student body at 92.3%, with smaller Black (6.0%) and White (0.8%) populations. Notable characteristics include 79.6% of students classified as economically disadvantaged, 39.7% identified as English learners, and 18.4% receiving special education services.

Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $263.8 million and per-pupil spending of $12,980, modestly below the state average of $13,992. Revenue composition reflects heavy reliance on state funding at 74.6%, supplemented by 16.9% local sources and 8.0% federal contributions. This funding structure is typical for urban districts with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students, though per-pupil spending remains below state norms.