For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,348 students in Dunellen Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Dunellen Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,348 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunellen Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#480 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
57%
34%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
22%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,909 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,576
$26,931
Spending / Student
$16,909
$25,828
Best Dunellen Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John P. Faber Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 High Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dunellen Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Dunellen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 First Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunellen Public School District?
Dunellen Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,348 students.
What is the rank of Dunellen Public School District?
Dunellen Public School District is ranked #484 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunellen Public School District?
57% of Dunellen Public School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunellen Public School District?
Dunellen Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Dunellen Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,909 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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