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Ross Street Elementary School

Elementary School · Woodbridge Township School District

110 ROSS STREET, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Enrollment

640

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,985 of 2,466

In Woodbridge

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#19 of 24

Woodbridge Township School District

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Ross Street Elementary School

5.1/10

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

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6.1/10

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5.8/10

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About Ross Street Elementary School

Ross Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Woodbridge, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District. Ross Street Elementary School serves approximately 640 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Ross Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,985 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Ross Street Elementary School show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts below district
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • District avg 6.0
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Ross Street Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-33 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,802
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Ross Street Elementary School — Students at Ross Street Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

57.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 33.2% (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
86%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
15.4%
ELA
14.6%
2025
Math
14.9%
ELA
18.6%

* 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: 6.9/10.

How Ross Street Elementary School Compares

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

Overall Score
5.1/10
20th percentile in NJ
Academic
2.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.9/10
Average
Environment
4.3/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
58%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
48 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.1%

Location

110 ROSS STREET, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ross Street Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Matthew Jago Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Sewaren), which scores notably higher. Another option is James J. Flynn Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Perth Amboy), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Avenel Street Elementary School (rated 6.4/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Avenel), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Woodbridge, see our Woodbridge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Woodbridge 0.2 mi 6.1
Woodbridge Middle School Woodbridge 0.3 mi 5.8
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Woodbridge 0.3 mi
Mawbey Street Elementary School Woodbridge 0.5 mi 5.8
Woodbridge High School Woodbridge 0.8 mi 4.2
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School Woodbridge 1.0 mi 8.8
Matthew Jago Elementary School Sewaren 1.2 mi 7.5
James J. Flynn Elementary School Perth Amboy 1.5 mi 7.2
Avenel Street Elementary School Avenel 1.6 mi 6.4
CHILDRENS WORLD ACADEMY LLC Woodbridge 1.3 mi
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center Perth Amboy 1.7 mi 5.4
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Iselin 1.6 mi 5.8
Iselin Middle School Iselin 1.6 mi 7.7
Middlesex County STEM Charter School Perth Amboy 2.1 mi 3.5
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF WOODBRIDGE Iselin 1.7 mi
Avenel Middle School Avenel 2.3 mi 7.2
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School Avenel 2.3 mi 6.4
Perth Amboy High School Perth Amboy 2.3 mi 3.6
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Perth Amboy 2.3 mi 5.7
Lafayette Estates Elementary School Fords 1.9 mi 4.0

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 Ross Street Elementary School

What grades does Ross Street Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Ross Street Elementary School?

Ross Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ross Street Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ross Street Elementary School rank in NJ?

Ross Street Elementary School ranks #1,985 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Ross Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ross Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Ross Street Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross Street Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ross Street Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ross Street Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

57.7% of students at Ross 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
82 Very Walkable
Transit Score
45 Some Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
640
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Free/Reduced Lunch
57.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%

District

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

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