Serving 483 students in grades 3-6, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilbur Watts Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire Burlington, NJ school district, encompassing an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School's student population of 483 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is 0.64, 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
#1961 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
City Strong & City Proud
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilbur Watts Intermediate School's ranking?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is ranked #1961 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wilbur Watts Intermediate School often compared to?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
483 students attend Wilbur Watts Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wilbur Watts Intermediate School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wilbur Watts Intermediate School offer ?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilbur Watts Intermediate School part of?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is part of Burlington City Public School District.
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