Metuchen Public School District
2,349 Students
4 Schools
District Overview
Located at 16 Simpson Place in Metuchen, New Jersey, the Metuchen Public School District is an active, regular public school system operating within a large suburban setting in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. The open, non-charter district operates four school facilities designed to provide comprehensive education spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As an independent local educational agency, Metuchen offers accessible community connections through its main administrative line at (732) 321-8700 and its district website at http://www.metuchenschools.org, establishing a well-structured academic environment for local primary and secondary students.
According to data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student body of 2,349 children, featuring an even gender distribution of 1,174 female students and 1,174 male students (alongside 1 unclassified student). The demographic composition of the student population includes 1,045 White, 650 Asian, 339 Hispanic, 212 multiracial, 92 Black, 5 American Indian, and 5 Pacific Islander students across all grade levels, ranging from 47 pre-kindergarteners to 184 twelfth graders. To sustain its academic programs and operational needs, the district maintains a robust staffing model totaling 800 full-time equivalent personnel, which includes 387.1 full-time equivalent teachers, 58.6 instructional aides, and 354.3 support staff members.
According to data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student body of 2,349 children, featuring an even gender distribution of 1,174 female students and 1,174 male students (alongside 1 unclassified student). The demographic composition of the student population includes 1,045 White, 650 Asian, 339 Hispanic, 212 multiracial, 92 Black, 5 American Indian, and 5 Pacific Islander students across all grade levels, ranging from 47 pre-kindergarteners to 184 twelfth graders. To sustain its academic programs and operational needs, the district maintains a robust staffing model totaling 800 full-time equivalent personnel, which includes 387.1 full-time equivalent teachers, 58.6 instructional aides, and 354.3 support staff members.
4
Total Schools
2,349
Total Students
387.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,045 |
| Hispanic | 339 |
| Black | 92 |
| Asian | 650 |
| Two or More | 212 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 5 |
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White1,045 (44.5%)
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Asian650 (27.7%)
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Hispanic339 (14.4%)
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Two or More212 (9.0%)
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Black92 (3.9%)
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American Indian5 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander5 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 4 |
| Students: | 2,349* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 387.1* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.1 |
Schools in Metuchen Public School District
Found 4 Schools
Elementary School 1st - 4th
761 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
718 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - K