Serious incidents run well above the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 20 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 7 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 9 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 67 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 7 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 5 | Minor |
William C. McGinnis Middle School ranks #8 of 9 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| James J. Flynn Elementary School | KG–04 | 48 | A |
| Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School | KG–04 | 48 | A |
| Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | KG–04 | 46 | A |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary School | KG–04 | 40 | A |
| Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School | KG–04 | 35 | A |
| Dual Language School | 04–08 | 34 | A |
| Perth Amboy High School | 09–12 | 20 | A |
| Samuel E. Shull Middle School | 05–08 | 8 | A |