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Mawbey Street Elementary School

Elementary School · Woodbridge Township School District

275 MAWBEY STREET, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Enrollment

326

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,639 of 2,466

In Woodbridge

#3 of 5

public schools

In district

#17 of 24

Woodbridge Township School District

Equity

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Mawbey Street Elementary School

5.8/10

Elementary School in Woodbridge · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.2/10

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About Mawbey Street Elementary School

Mawbey Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Woodbridge, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District. Mawbey Street Elementary School serves approximately 326 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mawbey Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,639 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Mawbey Street Elementary School show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 6.0
  • NJ avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,802
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Mawbey Street Elementary School — Students at Mawbey Street Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

25.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 62.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 66.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
49.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
51.9%
ELA
58.1%
2025
Math
49.3%
ELA
61.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.

How Mawbey Street Elementary School Compares

See how Mawbey Street Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
34th percentile in NJ
Academic
7.1/10
Very Good
Growth
6.0/10
Average
Environment
3.4/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
25%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

275 MAWBEY STREET, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mawbey Street Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Matthew Jago Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Sewaren), which scores notably higher. Another option is James J. Flynn Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Perth Amboy), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School (rated 6.7/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Metuchen), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Woodbridge, see our Woodbridge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Woodbridge High School Woodbridge 0.5 mi 4.2
Ross Street Elementary School Woodbridge 0.5 mi 5.1
Woodbridge Middle School Woodbridge 0.5 mi 5.8
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Woodbridge 0.7 mi 6.1
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Woodbridge 0.8 mi
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Iselin 1.1 mi 5.8
Iselin Middle School Iselin 1.1 mi 7.7
Avenel Street Elementary School Avenel 1.3 mi 6.4
CHILDRENS WORLD ACADEMY LLC Woodbridge 1.3 mi
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School Woodbridge 1.5 mi 8.8
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF WOODBRIDGE Iselin 1.3 mi
Indiana Avenue Elementary School Iselin 1.5 mi 3.5
James J. Flynn Elementary School Perth Amboy 1.9 mi 7.2
Avenel Middle School Avenel 1.9 mi 7.2
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School Avenel 2.0 mi 6.4
Matthew Jago Elementary School Sewaren 1.5 mi 7.5
Lafayette Estates Elementary School Fords 1.7 mi 4.0
Robert Mascenik Elementary School Iselin 1.7 mi 6.4
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center Perth Amboy 2.1 mi 5.4
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School Metuchen 1.8 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07095 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,718

Median Home Value

$361,200

Median Rent

$2,077/mo

Population

20,086

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

52.9%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Median Age

38.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mawbey Street Elementary School

What grades does Mawbey Street Elementary School serve?

Mawbey Street Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Mawbey Street Elementary School?

Mawbey Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mawbey Street Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mawbey Street Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mawbey Street Elementary School rank in NJ?

Mawbey Street Elementary School ranks #1,639 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Mawbey Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mawbey Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Mawbey Street Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mawbey Street Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mawbey Street Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mawbey Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mawbey Street Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mawbey Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mawbey Street Elementary School?

25.2% of students at Mawbey Street 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%

District

Woodbridge Township School District
District Enrollment
14,044
Schools in District
24
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,802
District Rank
#17 of 24

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