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Woodbury City Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,675 students in Woodbury City Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Woodbury City Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,675 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Woodbury City Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#593 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
529 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
33%
# Black Students
599 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
36%
15%
# White Students
374 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
22%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
146 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
108
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
112
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,045 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,036 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,045
$27,145
Spending / Student
$21,036
$26,033
Best Woodbury City Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West End Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Queen Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0124
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0124
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Walnut Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0126
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 North Evergreen Avenue
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0125
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0125
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Woodbury Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 N. Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0123
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0123
Grades: 6-12
| 829 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woodbury City Public School District?
Woodbury City Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,675 students.
What is the rank of Woodbury City Public School District?
Woodbury City Public School District is ranked #593 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Woodbury City Public School District?
36% of Woodbury City Public School District students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woodbury City Public School District?
Woodbury City Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Woodbury City Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,036 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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