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#1452 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Kennedy Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Woodbridge Township School District · Iselin, NJ
A Woodbridge Township School District elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 GOODRICH AVENUE, Iselin, NJ 08830
- Math 76% proficient (2017)
- Reading 74% proficient (2017)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Park Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 11 points since 2014, reaching 75% in 2017.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,615
Median home value
$394,200
Median rent
$2,051/mo
College educated
55%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Robert Mascenik Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Indiana Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Lynn Crest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 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.
Woodbridge Township School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Kennedy Park Elementary School is listed in Woodbridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Park Elementary School
Kennedy Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Iselin, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,452 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Park Elementary School
What grades does Kennedy Park Elementary School serve?
Kennedy Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Kennedy Park Elementary School?
Kennedy Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Park Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Park Elementary School rank in NJ?
Kennedy Park Elementary School ranks #1,452 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kennedy Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Kennedy Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Park Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Kennedy Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kennedy Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kennedy Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Park Elementary School?
36.9% of students at Kennedy Park 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (732) 602-8424
- Area population (ZIP 08830)
- 19,151
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08830; 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, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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