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Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School

Elementary School · Old Bridge Township School District

11 LIBERTY STREET, Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Enrollment

395

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,906 of 2,466

In Old Bridge

#9 of 10

public schools

In district

#12 of 14

Old Bridge Township School District

Equity

7.8 / 10

Very Good

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Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School

5.2/10

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

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About Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School

Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School is a public elementary school in Old Bridge, NJ, part of Old Bridge Township School District. Raymond E.

Voorhees Elementary School serves approximately 395 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,906 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.4 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • NJ avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-6.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+11.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.6 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,394
Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School — Students at Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

20.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 59.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 63.6% (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

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
82%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
59.2%
ELA
74.3%
2025
Math
59.1%
ELA
61.5%

* 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: 2.8/10.

How Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School Compares

See how Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
23th percentile in NJ
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
2.8/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
21%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.4%

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

11 LIBERTY STREET, Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bowne-Munro Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby East Brunswick), which scores notably higher. Another option is Frost Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby East Brunswick), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Old Bridge, see our Old Bridge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Jonas Salk Middle School Old Bridge 0.4 mi 7.8
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Old Bridge 1.0 mi 6.0
Southwood Elementary School Old Bridge 1.3 mi 7.8
William A. Miller Elementary School Old Bridge 1.5 mi 4.8
Bowne-Munro Elementary School East Brunswick 1.7 mi 9.3
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School Old Bridge 1.5 mi 6.6
Spotswood High School Spotswood 1.5 mi 5.9
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School Spotswood 1.5 mi 3.7
CROSSROADS EARLY LEARNING CENTER East Brunswick 1.7 mi
Mill Lake Monroe Twp 1.8 mi 5.6
Spotswood Memorial Middle School Spotswood 1.6 mi 5.2
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Spotswood 1.6 mi 5.6
Woodland School Monroe Township 1.7 mi 7.7
HOP TO IT Monroe Township 1.9 mi
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School Spotswood 1.9 mi 4.1
Chittick Elementary School East Brunswick 2.6 mi 7.4
East Brunswick Magnet School East Brunswick 2.5 mi 6.9
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School Old Bridge 2.2 mi 8.1
Frost Elementary School East Brunswick 2.5 mi 9.1
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School East Brunswick 2.8 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08857 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,192

Median Home Value

$459,400

Median Rent

$1,462/mo

Population

40,409

College Educated

36.1%

Homeownership

66.8%

Avg Commute

35.3 min

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Median Age

42.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School

What grades does Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School serve?

Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School?

Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School rank in NJ?

Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School ranks #1,906 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School a charter school?

No, Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School?

20.8% of students at Raymond E. Voorhees 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
23 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.4%

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