Below Average
#2102 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Claremont Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Woodbridge Township School District · Colonia, NJ
A Woodbridge Township School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
90 CLAREMONT AVENUE, Colonia, NJ 07067
- Math 63% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Claremont Avenue Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
24.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Claremont Avenue 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,301
Median home value
$473,200
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07067; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Lynn Crest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 289 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Woodbridge Township School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #21 of 24
- District spending per student
- $24,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Claremont Avenue Elementary School is listed in Woodbridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Claremont Avenue Elementary School
Claremont Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colonia, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District, serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,102 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Claremont Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Claremont Avenue Elementary School serve?
Claremont Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Claremont Avenue Elementary School?
Claremont Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claremont Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claremont Avenue Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Claremont Avenue Elementary School rank in NJ?
Claremont Avenue Elementary School ranks #2,102 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Claremont Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Claremont Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Claremont Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Claremont Avenue Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Claremont Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Claremont Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Claremont Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Claremont Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Claremont Avenue Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Claremont Avenue 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (732) 596-4153
- Area population (ZIP 07067)
- 18,294
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 07067; 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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