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#1543 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Middle School · Edison Township School District · Edison, NJ
An Edison Township School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 WOODROW WILSON DRIVE, Edison, NJ 08820
- Math 54% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodrow Wilson Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodrow Wilson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$168,453
Median home value
$597,700
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
71.1%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,009 | Compare → |
| Edgar Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Timothy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,031 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edison Township School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #14 of 19
- District spending per student
- $20,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is listed in Edison Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is a public middle school in Edison, NJ, part of Edison Township School District, serving approximately 1,204 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,543 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodrow Wilson Middle School
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Middle School serve?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodrow Wilson Middle School rank in NJ?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks #1,543 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Woodrow Wilson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodrow Wilson Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woodrow Wilson Middle School a charter school?
No, Woodrow Wilson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodrow Wilson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Woodrow Wilson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
12.5% of students at Woodrow Wilson 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (732) 452-2870
- Area population (ZIP 08820)
- 39,392
- Area average commute
- 43 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 08820; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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