Top Rankings
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,959 students in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
8,959 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
773 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 650 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
23%
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.72
# American Indian Students
21 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6,464 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
72%
10%
# Hispanic Students
498 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
33%
# Black Students
459 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
1,220 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
14%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
289 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
450
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
543
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
565
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
611
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
623
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
666
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
716
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
758
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
779
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
760
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
747
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
762
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
813
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
100
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,381 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$223 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$290 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,861
$27,145
Spending / Student
$32,381
$26,033
Best West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5450
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5450
Grades: PK-3
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5300
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #33.
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Wyndhurst Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-8330
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-8330
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
346 Clarksville Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5050
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,630 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas R Grover Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Southfield Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5250
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,197 students
Rank: #66.
West Windsor-plainsboro High School North
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5100
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #77.
Dutch Neck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
392 Village Road East
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5400
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5400
Grades: PK-3
| 674 students
Rank: #88.
Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 New Village Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5200
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5200
Grades: 4-5
| 638 students
Rank: #99.
Millstone River School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5500
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5500
Grades: 3-5
| 831 students
Rank: #1010.
Maurice Hawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 305 Clarksville Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5425
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5425
Grades: PK-3
| 758 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District manages 10 public schools serving 8,959 students.
What is the rank of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is ranked #53 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
72% of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,381 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
