Maurice Hawk Elementary School

303 305 Clarksville Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Maurice Hawk Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maurice Hawk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Maurice Hawk Elementary School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
716 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Maurice Hawk Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurice Hawk Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#166 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maurice Hawk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65-69%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maurice Hawk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
61%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
19%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Maurice Hawk Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maurice Hawk Elementary School's ranking?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Maurice Hawk Elementary School often compared to?
Maurice Hawk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dutch Neck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Maurice Hawk Elementary School?
716 students attend Maurice Hawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Maurice Hawk Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurice Hawk Elementary School?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maurice Hawk Elementary School offer ?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Maurice Hawk Elementary School part of?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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