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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08550


At a glance
5
Schools
4,747
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedMaurice Hawk Elementary School111th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Maurice Hawk Elementary School up 112 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Dutch Neck Elementary School 11.1 students per teacher
Summary:

The 08550 zip code in West Windsor, New Jersey is home to a high-performing school district, the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, which operates 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is known for its consistently strong academic performance, with several schools ranking among the top in the state.

The standout schools in this district include West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, which is ranked 91st out of 422 high schools in New Jersey and boasts high proficiency rates, a 91.3% four-year graduation rate, and low dropout rates. The district's middle school, Thomas R Grover Middle School, is also a top performer, ranked 71st out of 748 middle schools in the state with excellent test scores. At the elementary level, Maurice Hawk Elementary School stands out, ranking 230th out of 1,342 elementary schools statewide and demonstrating particularly strong Mathematics performance.

Overall, the schools in the 08550 zip code exhibit consistently high academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the data suggests potential equity concerns, as the student population appears to be relatively affluent, with low percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The district may want to examine ways to ensure that its high-quality educational opportunities are accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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