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Woodbridge Middle School

Middle School · Woodbridge Township School District

525 BARRON AVENUE, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Enrollment

538

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

5.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,637 of 2,466

In Woodbridge

#2 of 5

public schools

In district

#15 of 24

Woodbridge Township School District

Academic growth

8.1 / 10

Excellent

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Woodbridge Middle School

5.8/10

Middle School in Woodbridge · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.1/10

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About Woodbridge Middle School

Woodbridge Middle School is a public middle school in Woodbridge, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District. Woodbridge Middle School serves approximately 538 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodbridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,637 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Woodbridge Middle School show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.2 pts below district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 7.0
  • NJ avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Woodbridge Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.9 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,802
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Woodbridge Middle School — Students at Woodbridge Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

54.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 37.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
34.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 42.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
55.3% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
20.6%
2025
Math
26.4%
ELA
24.7%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.

How Woodbridge Middle School Compares

See how Woodbridge Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
34th percentile in NJ
Academic
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.1/10
Excellent
Environment
5.3/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
54%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
53 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.1%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

525 BARRON AVENUE, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Woodbridge Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Iselin Middle School (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Iselin), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Avenel Middle School (rated 7.2/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Avenel), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Woodbridge, see our Woodbridge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Ross Street Elementary School Woodbridge 0.3 mi 5.1
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Woodbridge 0.3 mi
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Woodbridge 0.5 mi 6.1
Woodbridge High School Woodbridge 0.6 mi 4.2
Mawbey Street Elementary School Woodbridge 0.5 mi 5.8
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School Woodbridge 1.3 mi 8.8
Avenel Street Elementary School Avenel 1.3 mi 6.4
Matthew Jago Elementary School Sewaren 1.1 mi 7.5
James J. Flynn Elementary School Perth Amboy 1.8 mi 7.2
CHILDRENS WORLD ACADEMY LLC Woodbridge 1.5 mi
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Iselin 1.6 mi 5.8
Iselin Middle School Iselin 1.5 mi 7.7
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center Perth Amboy 1.9 mi 5.4
Avenel Middle School Avenel 2.0 mi 7.2
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School Avenel 2.1 mi 6.4
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF WOODBRIDGE Iselin 1.7 mi
Middlesex County STEM Charter School Perth Amboy 2.4 mi 3.5
Indiana Avenue Elementary School Iselin 1.9 mi 3.5
Perth Amboy High School Perth Amboy 2.5 mi 3.6
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Perth Amboy 2.5 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07095 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,718

Median Home Value

$361,200

Median Rent

$2,077/mo

Population

20,086

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

52.9%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Median Age

38.9

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Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus Somerset, NJ 5.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Woodbridge Middle School

What grades does Woodbridge Middle School serve?

Woodbridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Woodbridge Middle School?

Woodbridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodbridge Middle School rank in NJ?

Woodbridge Middle School ranks #1,637 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Woodbridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodbridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Woodbridge Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodbridge Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Woodbridge Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Woodbridge Middle School a Title I school?

No, Woodbridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodbridge Middle School?

54.3% of students at Woodbridge Middle 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Transit Score
44 Some Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Free/Reduced Lunch
54.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%

District

Woodbridge Township School District
District Enrollment
14,044
Schools in District
24
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,802
District Rank
#15 of 24

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