Serving 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Maurice Hawk Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maurice Hawk Elementary School serves the west part of Princeton Junction, NJ, covering an area of approximately 13 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school's boundaries, reaching up to 3.1 miles at its furthest edge.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Maurice Hawk Elementary School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maurice Hawk Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurice Hawk Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
61%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #524 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Maurice Hawk Elementary School?
723 students attend Maurice Hawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Maurice Hawk Elementary School students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maurice Hawk Elementary School?
Maurice Hawk Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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