Serving 244 students in grades 4-6, Wood-ridge Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wood-ridge Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Wood-ridge Intermediate School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wood-ridge Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood-ridge Intermediate School is 0.59, 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
#804 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
31%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
56%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wood-ridge Intermediate School's ranking?
Wood-ridge Intermediate School is ranked #804 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wood-ridge Intermediate School often compared to?
Wood-ridge Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wood-ridge Intermediate School?
244 students attend Wood-ridge Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wood-ridge Intermediate School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood-ridge Intermediate School?
Wood-ridge Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wood-ridge Intermediate School offer ?
Wood-ridge Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Wood-ridge Intermediate School part of?
Wood-ridge Intermediate School is part of Wood-Ridge School District.
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