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Top 49% in state

Woodrow Wilson

Elementary School · Neptune City School District

210 WEST SYLVANIA AVE, Neptune City, NJ 07753

Enrollment

269

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,198 of 2,466

Academic growth

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Woodrow Wilson

6.5/10

Elementary School in Neptune City · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.3/10

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6.8/10

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About Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson is a public elementary school in Neptune City, NJ, part of Neptune City School District. Woodrow Wilson serves approximately 269 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodrow Wilson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,198 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Woodrow Wilson show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with NJ schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Woodrow Wilson 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.

At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Woodrow Wilson sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$33,369
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Woodrow Wilson — Students at Woodrow Wilson score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

48.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 28.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 32.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
52.6% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 54 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
68%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
15.4%
ELA
18.6%
2025
Math
19.1%
ELA
22.8%

* 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: 8.2/10.

How Woodrow Wilson Compares

See how Woodrow Wilson performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
52th percentile in NJ
Academic
2.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.2/10
Excellent
Environment
8.0/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
49%
Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.1%

Location

210 WEST SYLVANIA AVE, Neptune City, NJ 07753

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Woodrow Wilson may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Avon Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Avon), which scores notably higher. Another option is West Belmar Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Wall), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bradley Beach Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Bradley Beach), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Neptune City, see our Neptune City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Neptune High School Neptune 0.6 mi 3.3
Gables Elementary School Neptune 0.6 mi 6.8
Neptune Middle School Neptune 0.7 mi 5.6
Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science Neptune 0.7 mi 8.6
LITTLE PEOPLE AT WORK Neptune 1.1 mi
Shark River Hills Elementary School Neptune 0.9 mi 7.6
THE SISTERS ACADEMY Asbury Park 1.1 mi 6.7
Midtown Community Elementary School Neptune 1.2 mi 6.5
Avon Elementary School Avon 1.3 mi 8.3
Bradley Beach Elementary School Bradley Beach 1.2 mi 8.1
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Asbury Park 1.4 mi 4.2
ST ROSE GRAMMAR SCHOOL Belmar 1.7 mi 5.3
ST ROSE HIGH SCHOOL Belmar 1.7 mi 5.9
OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL Asbury Park 1.7 mi 5.5
Summerfield Elementary School Neptune 1.5 mi 8.1
Belmar Elementary Belmar 1.9 mi 6.9
SEA LAVENDAR MONTESSORI Belmar 1.9 mi
Bradley Elementary School Asbury Park 1.9 mi 5.3
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Asbury Park 1.8 mi 4.6
West Belmar Elementary School Wall 2.2 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07753 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,824

Median Home Value

$390,900

Median Rent

$1,740/mo

Population

37,208

College Educated

37%

Homeownership

69.4%

Avg Commute

25.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Median Age

43.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Woodrow Wilson

What grades does Woodrow Wilson serve?

Woodrow Wilson serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Woodrow Wilson?

Woodrow Wilson has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodrow Wilson rank in NJ?

Woodrow Wilson ranks #1,198 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Woodrow Wilson's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodrow Wilson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Woodrow Wilson?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodrow Wilson has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Woodrow Wilson a charter school?

No, Woodrow Wilson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodrow Wilson a Title I school?

No, Woodrow Wilson is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodrow Wilson?

48.7% of students at Woodrow Wilson 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
64 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
269
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Free/Reduced Lunch
48.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%

District

Neptune City School District
District Enrollment
287
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$33,369
District Rank
#1 of 1

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