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William Woodruff School

Elementary School · Berkeley Heights School District · Berkeley Hts, NJ

A Berkeley Heights School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

BRIARWOOD DR WEST, Berkeley Hts, NJ 07922

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$27,242
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at William Woodruff School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 55% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

1.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where William Woodruff 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$179,006

Median home value

$697,000

Median rent

$1,986/mo

College educated

73%

Homeownership

95.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07922; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Primrose School of Berkeley HeightsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.1 mi19Compare →
Allen W. Roberts SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–60.9 mi674Compare →
Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–21.3 mi249Compare →
Summit Speech SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi2Compare →

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.

Berkeley Heights School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$27,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

William Woodruff School is listed in Berkeley Heights School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William Woodruff School

William Woodruff School is a public elementary school in Berkeley Hts, NJ, part of Berkeley Heights School District, serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,942 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William Woodruff School

What grades does William Woodruff School serve?

William Woodruff School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend William Woodruff School?

William Woodruff School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William Woodruff School?

The student-teacher ratio at William Woodruff School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William Woodruff School rank in NJ?

William Woodruff School ranks #1,942 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is William Woodruff School's MySchoolScout rating?

William Woodruff School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 William Woodruff School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William Woodruff School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is William Woodruff School a charter school?

No, William Woodruff School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William Woodruff School a Title I school?

No, William Woodruff School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Woodruff School?

1.2% of students at William Woodruff 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Union County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 07922)
11,971
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
48.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · 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 07922; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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