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#1772 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School
Elementary School · Plumsted Township School District · New Egypt, NJ
A Plumsted Township School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
44 N MAIN ST, New Egypt, NJ 08533
- Math 55% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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 43 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,982
Median home value
$471,500
Median rent
$1,662/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence B. Lamb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–3 | 3.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Endeavour Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | 3.2 mi | 784 | 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.
Plumsted Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,063NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School is listed in Plumsted Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School
Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Egypt, NJ, part of Plumsted Township School District, serving approximately 556 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,772 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School
What grades does Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School serve?
Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School?
Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School rank in NJ?
Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School ranks #1,772 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School?
16.4% of students at Dr. Gerald H. Woehr 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (609) 758-6800
- Area population (ZIP 08533)
- 6,892
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 08533; 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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