Very Good
#812 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 33% in state
Woodbury Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Woodbury Heights Public School District · Woodbury Hts, NJ
An elementary school in Woodbury Hts, NJ where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 ACADEMY AVE, Woodbury Hts, NJ 08097
- Math 53% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodbury Heights Elementary score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
15.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodbury Heights Elementary 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 Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,614
Median home value
$254,600
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
94.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Lake Tract Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Oak Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 1–5 | 0.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Green-fields Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 522 | 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.
Woodbury Heights Public School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,404NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodbury Heights Elementary is listed in Woodbury Heights Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodbury Heights Elementary
Woodbury Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Woodbury Hts, NJ, part of Woodbury Heights Public School District, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #812 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodbury Heights Elementary
What grades does Woodbury Heights Elementary serve?
Woodbury Heights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Woodbury Heights Elementary?
Woodbury Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Heights Elementary 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 Woodbury Heights Elementary rank in NJ?
Woodbury Heights Elementary ranks #812 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Woodbury Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodbury Heights Elementary 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 Woodbury Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodbury Heights Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woodbury Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Woodbury Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodbury Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Woodbury Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodbury Heights Elementary?
15.6% of students at Woodbury Heights Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (856) 848-2610
- Area population (ZIP 08097)
- 3,207
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
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 08097; 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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