Excellent
#140 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 6% in state
Irwin Elementary School
Elementary School · East Brunswick Township School District · East Brunswick, NJ
An East Brunswick Township School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
71 RACETRACK ROAD, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
- Math 82% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Irwin Elementary School score 76% 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 29 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Irwin 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,731
Median home value
$502,600
Median rent
$2,079/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08816; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| South River Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| South River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 2–5 | 1.0 mi | 683 | 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.
East Brunswick Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $26,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Irwin Elementary School is listed in East Brunswick Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irwin Elementary School
Irwin Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Brunswick, NJ, part of East Brunswick Township School District, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irwin Elementary School
What grades does Irwin Elementary School serve?
Irwin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Irwin Elementary School?
Irwin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irwin Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irwin Elementary School rank in NJ?
Irwin Elementary School ranks #140 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Irwin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Irwin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Irwin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irwin Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Irwin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Irwin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irwin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Irwin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irwin Elementary School?
26.0% of students at Irwin 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (732) 613-6840
- Area population (ZIP 08816)
- 48,965
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 08816; 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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