Very Good
#438 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 18% in state
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
Elementary School · Ramsey School District · Ramsey, NJ
A Ramsey School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 ISLAND AVENUE, Ramsey, NJ 07446
- Math 78% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wesley D Tisdale 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,046/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ramsey), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,767
Median home value
$665,700
Median rent
$2,009/mo
College educated
69.3%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07446; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Saint PaulPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Mary A. Hubbard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–3 | 1.7 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Betsy Ross ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–3 | 1.9 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Robert D Reynolds Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–2 | 1.9 mi | 345 | 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.
Ramsey School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $32,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School is listed in Ramsey School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ramsey, NJ, part of Ramsey School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #438 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
What grades does Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School serve?
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley D Tisdale 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 Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School rank in NJ?
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School ranks #438 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wesley D Tisdale 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 Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
12.2% of students at Wesley D Tisdale 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (201) 785-2336
- Area population (ZIP 07446)
- 14,722
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 07446; 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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