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Ford Avenue Elementary School

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Summary

Ford Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fords, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Woodbridge Township School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to the district and state averages.

While Ford Avenue Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. Only about 25-50% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 45-50%. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, which can impact student learning. These challenges may be linked to the school's higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Mawbey Street Elementary School in the same district has significantly higher academic performance, while James J. Flynn Elementary School in the neighboring Perth Amboy Public School District has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students and lower academic performance. To address these challenges, Ford Avenue Elementary School may need to implement targeted academic interventions, address chronic absenteeism, and explore ways to increase funding and resources to support its diverse student population.

241

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

45.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

186 Ford Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863

(732) 568-5414

District: Woodbridge Township School District

Students who attend Ford Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fords Middle School
High:	Woodbridge High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.2%

White:

27.8%

Asian:

16.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 29th percentile in 2019 → 37th in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 37th (2023) from a 29th-percentile low (2019)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Jersey average (36% vs 43% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the New Jersey average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school36%

District avg43%

New Jersey avg43%

Not ranked this year

Ford Avenue Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

400^th of 609Woodbridge Township School District among New Jersey districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2023	37.3	839 of 1342	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.6	723 of 1345	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.4	878 of 1317	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.2	968 of 1360	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.1	847 of 1353	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.9	830 of 1352	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	51.2	700 of 1346	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.0	592 of 1357	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.1	593 of 1363	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.8	544 of 1367	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.6	377 of 1363	72.3%	★★★★☆
2011	83.9	111 of 1360	91.8%	★★★★★
2010	84.0	101 of 1354	92.5%	★★★★★
2009	78.7	248 of 1346	81.6%	★★★★☆
2008	63.2	613 of 1338	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.8	536 of 1329	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.7	817 of 1314	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	66.7	539 of 1303	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	80.0	181 of 1298	86.1%	★★★★☆
2003	71.5	416 of 1204	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2023	0.2	325 of 346	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	4.6	331 of 339	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	30.4	264 of 370	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.3	302 of 370	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2023	40.4	767 of 1318	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.9	743 of 1326	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.7	884 of 1290	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.6	936 of 1331	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	49.2	713 of 1333	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2023	44.7	503 of 982	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.8	317 of 953	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.9	466 of 896	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.6	436 of 899	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.1	409 of 870	53.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2023	57.6	301 of 910	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.5	380 of 863	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	34.4	563 of 839	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.9	530 of 948	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.0	437 of 942	53.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2023	34.5	843 of 1315	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.2	665 of 1324	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.0	829 of 1297	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.9	931 of 1335	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.0	958 of 1334	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2023	32.9	689 of 975	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.4	614 of 976	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.6	787 of 964	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.8	924 of 1023	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.7	906 of 1022	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)67th percentile+29 vs school

Hispanic (2023)49th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2023)42nd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2023)36th percentile~ school

White (2023)29th percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2023)6th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts39%-10 vs state

Mathematics37%-6 vs state

Science24%-3 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ford Avenue Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ford Avenue Elementary School?

Students at Ford Avenue Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 28% White, 17% Asian, 14% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Ford Avenue Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Ford Avenue Elementary School.

What district is Ford Avenue Elementary School in?

Woodbridge Township School District

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