Very Good
#452 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 18% in state
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Woodbridge Township School District · Colonia, NJ
A Woodbridge Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
80 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Colonia, NJ 07067
- Math 57% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pennsylvania Avenue 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,301
Median home value
$473,200
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07067; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Claremont Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Frank K. HehnlyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Honor Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 75 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Woodbridge Township School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is listed in Woodbridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colonia, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School serve?
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School?
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School rank in NJ?
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School ranks #452 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School?
29.3% of students at Pennsylvania Avenue 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
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (732) 499-6566
- Area population (ZIP 07067)
- 18,294
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 07067; 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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