Excellent
#132 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 5% in state
Maurice Hawk Elementary School
Elementary School · West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District · West Windsor, NJ
A West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
303 305 CLARKSVILLE ROAD, West Windsor, NJ 08550
- Math 77% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maurice Hawk Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maurice Hawk 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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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
$206,658
Median home value
$758,900
Median rent
$2,694/mo
College educated
84.5%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| KindercarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Dutch Neck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–3 | 2.0 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Millstone River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 3–5 | 2.1 mi | 813 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maurice Hawk Elementary School is listed in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maurice Hawk Elementary School
Maurice Hawk Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Windsor, NJ, part of West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District, serving approximately 727 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maurice Hawk Elementary School
What grades does Maurice Hawk Elementary School serve?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Maurice Hawk Elementary School?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurice Hawk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maurice Hawk Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maurice Hawk Elementary School rank in NJ?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School ranks #132 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Maurice Hawk Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Maurice Hawk Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maurice Hawk Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maurice Hawk Elementary School a charter school?
No, Maurice Hawk Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maurice Hawk Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Maurice Hawk Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maurice Hawk Elementary School?
9.6% of students at Maurice Hawk 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (609) 716-5425
- Area population (ZIP 08550)
- 20,876
- Area average commute
- 45.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 08550; 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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