Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wedgwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wedgwood Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wedgwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wedgwood Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wedgwood Elementary School's ranking?
Wedgwood Elementary School is ranked #1448 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wedgwood Elementary School often compared to?
Wedgwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hurffville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wedgwood Elementary School?
502 students attend Wedgwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wedgwood Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wedgwood Elementary School?
Wedgwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wedgwood Elementary School offer ?
Wedgwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wedgwood Elementary School part of?
Wedgwood Elementary School is part of Washington Township School District.
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