Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ford Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Ford Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
40%
34%
Black
14%
15%
White
28%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ford Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Ford Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1233 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ford Avenue Elementary School?
241 students attend Ford Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ford Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ford Avenue Elementary School?
Ford Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ford Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Ford Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ford Avenue Elementary School part of?
Ford Avenue Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
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