How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Edison Township School District | Perth Amboy Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Edison, New Jersey | Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 16,807 | 10,484 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Edison Township School District | Perth Amboy Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,472 | $42,071 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.7% | 7.1% |
| State Revenue | 29.0% | 83.9% |
| Local Revenue | 65.4% | 9.0% |
Edison Township School District
Federal State Local
Perth Amboy Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Edison Township School District | Perth Amboy Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.3% | 1.1% |
| African American | 8.8% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% | 94.0% |
| Asian | 62.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.5% | 71.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Edison Township School District | Perth Amboy Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 56 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 501.1:1 | 298.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.7% | 19.9% |
School Types
Edison Township School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Perth Amboy Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.