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#1339 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Berkeley Elementary
Elementary School · Westwood Regional School District · Westwood, NJ
A Westwood Regional School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
47 BERKELEY AVE, Westwood, NJ 07675
- Math 76% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berkeley Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2021, reaching 78% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Berkeley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average306/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$176,981
Median home value
$680,600
Median rent
$2,347/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07675; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primoris AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Roberge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Brookside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 378 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westwood Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $26,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berkeley Elementary is listed in Westwood Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkeley Elementary
Berkeley Elementary is a public elementary school in Westwood, NJ, part of Westwood Regional School District, serving approximately 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,339 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkeley Elementary
What grades does Berkeley Elementary serve?
Berkeley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Berkeley Elementary?
Berkeley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkeley Elementary rank in NJ?
Berkeley Elementary ranks #1,339 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Berkeley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkeley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berkeley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkeley Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Berkeley Elementary a charter school?
No, Berkeley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkeley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Berkeley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkeley Elementary?
20.2% of students at Berkeley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (201) 664-7760
- Area population (ZIP 07675)
- 27,050
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07675; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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