West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District
School District · West Windsor, New Jersey
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,392
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,392
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Maurice Hawk Elementary School
West Windsor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
Plainsboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Village Elementary School
West Windsor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#100 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,392
$1,217 vs New Jersey median
District size
9,015 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District ranks #100 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maurice Hawk Elementary School (8.7/10), J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School (8.5/10), and Village Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maurice Hawk Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Village Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | West Windsor-plainsboro High School North | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Community Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Dutch Neck Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | West Windsor-plainsboro High School South | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Thomas R Grover Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Millstone River School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District is a West Windsor, New Jersey school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 9,015 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $24,392 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maurice Hawk Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District students show an average math proficiency of 75.8% and ELA proficiency of 80.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District with test data.
Schools in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- West Windsor
- Total Enrollment
- 9,015
- Teachers (FTE)
- 784
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District?
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District?
The average composite rating for West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District?
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District spends $24,392 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District?
Across schools in West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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