West End Memorial Elementary School

215 Queen Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096

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Tel: (856) 853-0124

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West End Memorial Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

West End Memorial Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 404 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West End Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

West End Memorial Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

404 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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School Rankings

West End Memorial Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West End Memorial Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1753 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

35%

31%

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Black

31%

15%

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White

25%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

52%

32%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Woodbury City Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West End Memorial Elementary School's ranking?

West End Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend West End Memorial Elementary School?

404 students attend West End Memorial Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

35% of West End Memorial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West End Memorial Elementary School?

West End Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does West End Memorial Elementary School offer ?

West End Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is West End Memorial Elementary School part of?

West End Memorial Elementary School is part of Woodbury City Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 404 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education