Skip to main content

Below Average

#2303 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Woodland Intermediate School

Elementary School · Middlesex Borough School District · Middlesex, NJ

A Middlesex Borough School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Fisher Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846

  • Math 41% vs NJ 46% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs NJ 53% (2025)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data3
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency40.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-4.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$23,484
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at Woodland Intermediate School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
46%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
53%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 41% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).

Show all 3 years by subject
2022
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)

Based on 11 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Woodland Intermediate 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 74Very Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

Powered byWalk Score

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

Median income

$107,063

Median home value

$414,600

Median rent

$1,493/mo

College educated

34.5%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Smalley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.53–61.7 mi562Compare →
Robert Morris SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–82.0 mi434Compare →
Angelo L. Tomaso SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–52.1 mi279Compare →
John P. Faber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–52.1 mi617Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Middlesex Borough School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$23,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodland Intermediate School is listed in Middlesex Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodland Intermediate School

Woodland Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Middlesex, NJ, part of Middlesex Borough School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades 4th-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,303 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodland Intermediate School

What grades does Woodland Intermediate School serve?

Woodland Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend Woodland Intermediate School?

Woodland Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Intermediate School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodland Intermediate School rank in NJ?

Woodland Intermediate School ranks #2,303 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Woodland Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodland Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Woodland Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Intermediate School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).

Is Woodland Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is Woodland Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Woodland Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Intermediate School?

38.1% of students at Woodland Intermediate 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
4th – 5th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
Area population (ZIP 08846)
14,518
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
44.3
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 08846; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.