Excellent
#263 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 11% in state
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School
Elementary School · Wood-ridge School District · Wood-ridge, NJ
A Wood-ridge School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 WOOD RIDGE AVE, Wood-ridge, NJ 07075
- Math 85% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2021, reaching 78% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average603/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wood-ridge), 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
$131,412
Median home value
$532,900
Median rent
$1,886/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlstadt Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Frank W. Gavlak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 3–6 | 0.6 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Euclid Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Felician School for Exceptional ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 0.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wood-ridge School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School is listed in Wood-Ridge School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wood-ridge, NJ, part of Wood-ridge School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School
What grades does Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School serve?
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School?
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School rank in NJ?
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School ranks #263 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School a charter school?
No, Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School?
3.6% of students at Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.2%
- Phone
- (201) 933-6777
- Area population (ZIP 07075)
- 10,094
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 07075; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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