Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
19%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is ranked #758 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claremont Avenue Elementary School, Lynn Crest Elementary School, Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
274 students attend Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School offer ?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School part of?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
School Reviews
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School adminisrtation is perfect
All sructural reparing was done during vacation with short time
I give congratulation for this
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from India] Edison,NJ,08820.
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