Serving 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Maurice Hawk Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maurice Hawk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Maurice Hawk Elementary School's student population of 758 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maurice Hawk Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurice Hawk Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#503 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
60%
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
17%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maurice Hawk Elementary School's ranking?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School is ranked #503 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Maurice Hawk Elementary School often compared to?
Maurice Hawk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dutch Neck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Maurice Hawk Elementary School?
758 students attend Maurice Hawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Maurice Hawk Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurice Hawk Elementary School?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maurice Hawk Elementary School offer ?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Maurice Hawk Elementary School part of?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
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