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Woodruff Middle School
Middle School · Upper Deerfield Township School District · Seabrook, NJ
An Upper Deerfield Township School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1385 Highway 77, Seabrook, NJ 08302
- Math 22% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodruff Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
54.8%
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.
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Where Woodruff Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,301
Median home value
$202,000
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsgrove Township Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | 3.4 mi | 483 | 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.
Upper Deerfield Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodruff Middle School is listed in Upper Deerfield Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodruff Middle School
Woodruff Middle School is a public middle school in Seabrook, NJ, part of Upper Deerfield Township School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,441 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodruff Middle School
What grades does Woodruff Middle School serve?
Woodruff Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Woodruff Middle School?
Woodruff Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodruff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodruff Middle 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 Woodruff Middle School rank in NJ?
Woodruff Middle School ranks #2,441 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Woodruff Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodruff Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Woodruff Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodruff Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woodruff Middle School a charter school?
No, Woodruff Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodruff Middle School a Title I school?
No, Woodruff Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodruff Middle School?
54.8% of students at Woodruff 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
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (856) 455-2267
- Area population (ZIP 08302)
- 47,003
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 08302; 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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