Below Average
#2088 of 2,466 schools in NJ
William A. Miller Elementary School
Elementary School · Old Bridge Township School District · Old Bridge, NJ
An Old Bridge Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2 OLD MATAWAN ROAD, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- Math 52% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William A. Miller Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William A. Miller Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,192
Median home value
$459,400
Median rent
$1,462/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08857; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Bowne-munro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| M. Scott Carpenter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 215 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Old Bridge Township School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $24,394NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
William A. Miller Elementary School is listed in Old Bridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William A. Miller Elementary School
William A. Miller Elementary School is a public elementary school in Old Bridge, NJ, part of Old Bridge Township School District, serving approximately 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,088 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William A. Miller Elementary School
What grades does William A. Miller Elementary School serve?
William A. Miller Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William A. Miller Elementary School?
William A. Miller Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William A. Miller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William A. Miller Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William A. Miller Elementary School rank in NJ?
William A. Miller Elementary School ranks #2,088 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is William A. Miller Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William A. Miller Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 William A. Miller Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William A. Miller Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William A. Miller Elementary School a charter school?
No, William A. Miller Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William A. Miller Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William A. Miller Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William A. Miller Elementary School?
20.4% of students at William A. Miller 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (732) 360-4589
- Area population (ZIP 08857)
- 40,409
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 08857; 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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