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Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, & Engineering Technologies
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Edison, NJ
- Rating 3.47 out of 5 45 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade A+
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade unavailable
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Academics
AP Enrollment
25%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$103,076
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,528
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$390,700
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 88%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 8 responses
Poll
- 38%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 8 responses
Students
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
159
Free or Reduced Lunch
2%
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 8 responses
- 13%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 8 responses
- 13%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 8 responses
Teachers
- 44%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 9 responses
- 44%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 9 responses
- 44%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 9 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,239- 56%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 9 responses
- 33%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 9 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 9 responses
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Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, & Engineering Technologies Reviews
Rating 3.47 out of 5 45 reviews
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The school provides good opportunities for students to partake in, such as competitions. The student environment is suitable for a rigorous school. Some teachers are difficult to work with. The engineering teachers are very knowledgeable; each engineering class is difficult in its own way. The school administration is overall responsive, but sometimes there are delays. Students partake in a multitude of clubs. They also have the opportunity to take many AP Exams throughout their high school career, and can take college classes on the Middlesex County College campus. The only sport offered at the school is soccer. There is no food service program. This school is academically proficient and prepares you well for college.
Considering that this school is supposed to be a STEM school, the STEM related subjects are very weak. Currently, there is only once science teacher in employment and she teaches biology. The best teacher in the school, the AP physics teacher, was let go due to rumors spread by a petty student. One of the geometry and algebra teachers doesn't seem to know much math and relies on students to catch her mistakes. There is a huge disparity between the engineering teachers. One of them is a great person and a great teacher. He cares about his students. However the other patronizes students that do not understand his poorly formatted material. His grading is harsh and he does not enjoy giving out good grades. Finally, the history teacher constantly pushes his conservative agenda and political views on his students. He is not accepting and he is not a nice person. Overall, the school is going downhill. The student community is very toxic and not enjoyable in the slightest.
The academics at the school are amazing, and so are the teachers. They are very understanding and open to your opinions. However, I would like to see more diversity and more opportunities in sports and the arts. High school sports are something that you see throughout almost all high schools throughout America, but in the Academy, there's only one sport (soccer). We are studying almost all the time (and therefore, sitting), so it'd be great to get some more physical activity and get more sports into the Academy (football, volleyball, etc.).