Below Average
#2275 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Watchung Elementary School
Elementary School · Middlesex Borough School District · Middlesex, NJ
A Middlesex Borough School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
FISHER AVENUE, Middlesex, NJ 08846
- Math 60% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watchung Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Watchung 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,063
Median home value
$414,600
Median rent
$1,493/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08846; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Parker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–3 | 1.1 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 1–2 | 1.7 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Smalley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 3–6 | 1.7 mi | 562 | 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.
Middlesex Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watchung Elementary School is listed in Middlesex Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watchung Elementary School
Watchung Elementary School is a public elementary school in Middlesex, NJ, part of Middlesex Borough School District, serving approximately 210 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,275 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watchung Elementary School
What grades does Watchung Elementary School serve?
Watchung Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Watchung Elementary School?
Watchung Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watchung Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watchung Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watchung Elementary School rank in NJ?
Watchung Elementary School ranks #2,275 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Watchung Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watchung Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Watchung Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watchung Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Watchung Elementary School a charter school?
No, Watchung Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watchung Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Watchung Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watchung Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Watchung 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (732) 317-6000
- Area population (ZIP 08846)
- 14,518
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
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 08846; 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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