How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Spotswood Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Brunswick, NJ | Spotswood, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | 269 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.2% | 25.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Spotswood Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,439 | $21,638 |
| District | East Brunswick Public Schools | Spotswood School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Spotswood Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.5% | 63.2% |
| African American | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% | 25.7% |
| Asian | 33.9% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Spotswood Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 318:1 | 318:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.4% | 13.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.