Serving 255 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#674 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
18%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
59%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 2,184 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 Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School, Claremont Avenue Elementary School, Lynn Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
255 students attend Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% 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 10:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School part of?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
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