Very Good
#870 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 35% in state
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Woodbridge Township School District · Port Reading, NJ
A Woodbridge Township School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
77 TURNER STREET, Port Reading, NJ 07064
- Math 38% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Port Reading Avenue Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Port Reading 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,194
Median home value
$415,500
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
93.1%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Gateway SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 2–12 | 1.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Matthew Jago Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 439 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #6 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
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School is listed in Woodbridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Reading, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District, serving approximately 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #870 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Port Reading Avenue Elementary School serve?
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Port Reading Avenue Elementary School?
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Reading Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Reading Avenue Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Port Reading Avenue Elementary School rank in NJ?
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School ranks #870 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Port Reading Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Port Reading Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Reading Avenue Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Port Reading Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Port Reading Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Reading Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Port Reading Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Reading Avenue Elementary School?
55.4% of students at Port Reading 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (732) 602-8409
- Area population (ZIP 07064)
- 3,742
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 07064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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