Westbrook Elementary School (Closed 2023)

55 Nosenzo Pond Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 was 50-54% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
#1010 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
14%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
78%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
22%
0.36

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
15.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Westbrook Elementary School is ranked #1010 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Westbrook Elementary School?
242 students attend Westbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Westbrook Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westbrook Elementary School?
Westbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westbrook Elementary School offer ?
Westbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westbrook Elementary School part of?
Westbrook Elementary School is part of West Milford Township Public School District.

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