Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-2, William Woodruff School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Science Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Woodruff School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
William Woodruff School's student population of 243 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
243 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of William Woodruff 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
26%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
10%

Hispanic
14%
34%

Black
2%
15%

White
59%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are William Woodruff School often compared to?
William Woodruff Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood Center, Thomas P. Hughes School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend William Woodruff School?
243 students attend William Woodruff School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of William Woodruff School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Woodruff School?
William Woodruff School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Woodruff School offer ?
William Woodruff School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is William Woodruff School part of?
William Woodruff School is part of Berkeley Heights School District.
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