Very Good
#658 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 27% in state
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Elementary School · Sayreville School District · Sayreville, NJ
A Sayreville School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
65 DANE STREET, Sayreville, NJ 08872
- Math 53% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,204
Median home value
$404,300
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08872; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of VictoriesPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| St Stanislaus Kostka SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Darul Arqam SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Center for Lifelong LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 197 | 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.
Sayreville School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is listed in Sayreville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sayreville, NJ, part of Sayreville School District, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #658 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Elementary School serve?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodrow Wilson Elementary School rank in NJ?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks #658 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
46.0% of students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (732) 525-5240
- Area population (ZIP 08872)
- 20,040
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 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 08872; 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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