Very Good
#765 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 31% in state
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
Elementary School · Burlington City Public School District · Burlington, NJ
A Burlington City Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
550 HIGH STREET, Burlington, NJ 08016
- Math 24% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
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 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilbur Watts Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,560
Median home value
$308,000
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doane AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| St Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Fountain Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 2–5 | 1.1 mi | 967 | 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.
Burlington City Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is listed in Burlington City Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Burlington, NJ, part of Burlington City Public School District, serving approximately 467 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
What grades does Wilbur Watts Intermediate School serve?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilbur Watts Intermediate School rank in NJ?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School ranks #765 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Wilbur Watts Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wilbur Watts Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilbur Watts Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
72.4% of students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (609) 387-5834
- Area population (ZIP 08016)
- 34,801
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 08016; 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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