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#263 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 11% in state

Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School

Elementary School · Wood-Ridge School District

250 WOOD RIDGE AVE, Wood-ridge, NJ 07075

Enrollment

478

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#263 of 2,466

In Wood-ridge

#1 of 3

public schools

In district

#1 of 3

Wood-Ridge School District

Equity

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School

8.3/10

Elementary School in Wood-ridge · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.2/10

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7.4/10

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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. Catherine E.

Doyle Elementary School serves approximately 478 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.8 pts above NJ schools
  • This school 8.3 · Excellent
  • NJ avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+5.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+37.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.4 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,053
Chronic Absenteeism4.2%

Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School — Students at Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

3.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 71.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 62.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
69%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
71.7%
2025
Math
85.2%
ELA
71.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.

How Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School Compares

See how Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.3/10
89th percentile in NJ
Academic
9.2/10
Excellent
Growth
8.8/10
Excellent
Environment
5.6/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
4%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
4.2%

Location

250 WOOD RIDGE AVE, Wood-ridge, NJ 07075

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Euclid Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Hasbrouck Heights), which scores slightly higher. Another option is McKenzie School (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby East Rutherford), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Abraham Lincoln School #6 (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Garfield), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Wood-ridge, see our Wood-ridge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Carlstadt Public School Carlstadt 0.5 mi 7.2
Wood-Ridge Intermediate School Wood-Ridge 0.5 mi 7.4
Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School Wood-Ridge 0.7 mi 6.4
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School Wallington 0.6 mi 7.5
Euclid Elementary School Hasbrouck Heights 0.7 mi 9.2
FELICIAN SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Lodi 0.9 mi
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL Lodi 1.0 mi 6.3
Wallington Junior Senior High School Wallington 0.8 mi 6.6
Hilltop School Lodi 1.1 mi 5.2
Alfred S. Faust Middle School East Rutherford 1.2 mi 7.8
Lincoln School East Rutherford 1.3 mi 7.6
CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Hasbrouck Heights 1.1 mi 7.0
James Madison School #10 Garfield 1.2 mi 6.8
Henry P. Becton Regional High School East Rutherford 1.4 mi 6.6
MONTESSORI SCHOOL-EAST RUTHERFORD East Rutherford 1.4 mi
Roosevelt School Lodi 1.5 mi 6.9
Abraham Lincoln School #6 Garfield 1.4 mi 8.2
McKenzie School East Rutherford 1.2 mi 8.4
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Lodi 1.6 mi 7.1
Hasbrouck Heights Middle School Hasbrouck Heights 1.4 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07075 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$131,412

Median Home Value

$532,900

Median Rent

$1,886/mo

Population

10,094

College Educated

53.5%

Homeownership

64.6%

Avg Commute

32.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

39.7

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
50 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
478
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Free/Reduced Lunch
3.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.2%

District

Wood-Ridge School District
District Enrollment
1,289
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,053
District Rank
#1 of 3

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