Very Good
#913 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 37% in state
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
Elementary School · Scotch Plains-fanwood School District · Scotch Plains, NJ
A Scotch Plains-fanwood School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- Math 77% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William J. Mcginn Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
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 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William J. Mcginn 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,564
Median home value
$696,900
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07076; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Children SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Howard B. Brunner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Jump Immersion SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| J. Ackerman Coles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 548 | 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.
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
William J. Mcginn Elementary School is listed in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William J. Mcginn Elementary School
William J. Mcginn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scotch Plains, NJ, part of Scotch Plains-fanwood School District, serving approximately 549 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William J. Mcginn Elementary School
What grades does William J. Mcginn Elementary School serve?
William J. Mcginn Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend William J. Mcginn Elementary School?
William J. Mcginn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. Mcginn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William J. Mcginn Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William J. Mcginn Elementary School rank in NJ?
William J. Mcginn Elementary School ranks #913 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is William J. Mcginn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William J. Mcginn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 J. Mcginn Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William J. Mcginn Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William J. Mcginn Elementary School a charter school?
No, William J. Mcginn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William J. Mcginn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William J. Mcginn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William J. Mcginn Elementary School?
0.7% of students at William J. Mcginn 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (908) 233-7950
- Area population (ZIP 07076)
- 24,667
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 07076; 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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