Edgar Middle School

www.metuchenschools.org/metuchen/

761 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Edgar Middle School, located at 49 Brunswick Avenue in Metuchen, New Jersey, serves as the singular middle school for the Metuchen Public School District. Catering to students in grades 4 through 8, the school is known for its focus on a smooth transition from elementary education to the more departmentalized structure of middle school. The institution prides itself on maintaining a supportive, community-oriented environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and social-emotional growth, reflecting the overall values of the tight-knit Metuchen borough.

Beyond its core curriculum, Edgar Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to help students discover their individual interests and talents during their formative middle school years. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to Metuchen High School while encouraging active participation and responsibility within the local community.

761

Total Students

64.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgar Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	101
Black	30
Asian	233
Two or More	53
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
340 (44.7%)
Asian
233 (30.6%)
Hispanic
101 (13.3%)
Two or More
53 (7.0%)
Black
30 (3.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Metuchen Public School District
Phone:	(732)321-8770
Website:	http://www.metuchenschools.org/metuchen/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 180

Grade 6 193

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 179