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#1424 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Woods Road Elementary School
Elementary School · Hillsborough Township Public School District · Hillsborough, NJ
A Hillsborough Township Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 South Woods Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
- Math 78% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woods Road Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woods Road 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,785
Median home value
$537,300
Median rent
$2,171/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Kiddie Academy of Hillsborough NjPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 2.9 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Claremont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 666 | 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.
Hillsborough Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $22,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woods Road Elementary School is listed in Hillsborough Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woods Road Elementary School
Woods Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hillsborough, NJ, part of Hillsborough Township Public School District, serving approximately 415 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,424 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woods Road Elementary School
What grades does Woods Road Elementary School serve?
Woods Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Woods Road Elementary School?
Woods Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woods Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woods Road Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woods Road Elementary School rank in NJ?
Woods Road Elementary School ranks #1,424 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Woods Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woods Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Woods Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woods Road Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woods Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Woods Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woods Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Woods Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woods Road Elementary School?
5.5% of students at Woods Road 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (908) 431-6600
- Area population (ZIP 08844)
- 43,708
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
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 08844; 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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