publicmiddleGrade 6-8

William C. Mcginnis Middle School

271 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, United States

+1 (732) 376-6040

http://www.paps.net

1.7

Overall Rating

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William C. Mcginnis Middle School Overview

About This School

William C. Mcginnis Middle School is a public middle in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, serving 984 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 25% proficiency in ELA and 9% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 80 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $155,400. Guidance services are provided at a ratio of 246 students per counselor. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup is 97% Hispanic and 2% Black.

984

Total Students

Grade 6-8

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

80 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts25%

Mathematics9%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Middlesex County

Students per Counselor

246:1

William C. Mcginnis Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

25%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 30%State Avg: 50%

Mathematics

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.1:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

246

Students per Counselor

William C. Mcginnis Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$155,400

City Avg: $141,651

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor246:1

William C. Mcginnis Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.12%

Male

48.88%

Female

Total Enrollment: 984 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.41%

Hispanic97.26%

Asian0.2%

Black1.83%

Two or More Races0.2%

Native American0%

William C. Mcginnis Middle School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About William C. Mcginnis Middle School

Q: What is William C. Mcginnis Middle School?

A: William C. Mcginnis Middle School is a middle public located in Perth Amboy.

Q: How many students attend William C. Mcginnis Middle School?

A: William C. Mcginnis Middle School has approximately 984 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at William C. Mcginnis Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at William C. Mcginnis Middle School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about William C. Mcginnis Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About William C. Mcginnis Middle School - Perth Amboy, NJ

Quick Facts about William C. Mcginnis Middle School
School Name	William C. Mcginnis Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	271 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, Perth Amboy, NJ
County	Middlesex County
Phone	+1 (732) 376-6040
Total Students	984
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	80
Rating	1.7/10
ELA Proficiency	25%
Math Proficiency	9%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about William C. Mcginnis Middle School

What is William C. Mcginnis Middle School?

William C. Mcginnis Middle School is a middle public located in Perth Amboy.

How many students attend William C. Mcginnis Middle School?

William C. Mcginnis Middle School has approximately 984 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William C. Mcginnis Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at William C. Mcginnis Middle School is 12:1.

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