Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwood Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Southwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#527 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
21%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
63%
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
21%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood Elementary School's ranking?
Southwood Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Southwood Elementary School often compared to?
Southwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warnsdorfer Elementary School, Lawrence Brook Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
258 students attend Southwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Southwood Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southwood Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwood Elementary School part of?
Southwood Elementary School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.
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