The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in Math. The lowest is 55% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is a regular public school in the Sayreville School District, serving kindergarten through third grade in the Parlin section of Middlesex County. Because it covers the earliest elementary grades, the school has no graduation rate and no testing beyond grade three, which is the only year the state assesses students at this school.
On the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment, third graders at Truman produced a strong showing relative to other schools in Middlesex County. The school’s combined math and English language arts proficiency index placed it in the top quarter among the county’s school districts, a position that signals solid early academic foundations. In math, roughly three in five third graders met the state’s proficient or above benchmark; in ELA, about half did. These results are limited to one grade and two subjects, but they give a clear snapshot of how the school’s youngest students perform compared with their county peers.
The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by Black, Asian, and Hispanic students, with smaller groups of students who are American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or of two or more races. A substantial share of students come from low-income households, based on eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. The school does not report data on students with disabilities or English learners, which may reflect recordkeeping choices at the state or district level rather than the absence of such populations.
Parlin is part of central New Jersey, within commuting distance of New York City and Philadelphia. The housing market in the area is expensive. Home values and rents have been rising modestly, and the market shows a typical pattern for the region: median listing prices are high, homes tend to sell within a month or so, and affordability is stretched by national standards. Families moving into the area should expect a competitive housing environment.
At the district level, the Sayreville Board of Education has made long-term capital investments in school facilities, including roof replacements, HVAC upgrades, and security improvements across multiple buildings. The district also approved a budget for the 2024-25 school year that included a tax increase, continuing a multiyear trend of rising school levies. For residents, that means property taxes fund ongoing infrastructure improvements and operations, a factor worth weighing when considering the full cost of living in the district.
Several pieces of information are absent from the available data. The school does not publish information about discipline, chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, or course access, and it lacks reported counts for special education and English learner enrollment. A parent with specific concerns about student support or school climate may want to ask the school directly.
As an early elementary school, Truman is the first step in a child’s academic journey. Its test results place it on strong footing among county peers, and the district is investing in its buildings and facing the financial pressures common across New Jersey. Families drawn to central Middlesex County will find a school that performs well in the early grades within a district that is actively maintaining its infrastructure.
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