Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodbine Avenue Elementary 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 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodbine Avenue Elementary 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 Woodbine Avenue Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#953 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
44%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
23%
15%
White
15%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodbine Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School is ranked #953 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Woodbine Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Woodbine Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avenel Street Elementary School, Matthew Jago Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodbine Avenue Elementary School?
401 students attend Woodbine Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Woodbine Avenue Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodbine Avenue Elementary School?
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodbine Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Woodbine Avenue Elementary School part of?
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
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