Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Evergreen Avenue Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Keep Love Present!
School Rankings
Evergreen Avenue Elementary 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 Evergreen Avenue Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1871 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
35%
35%
Black
35%
14%
White
19%
37%
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evergreen Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1871 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Avenue Elementary School?
310 students attend Evergreen Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Evergreen Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evergreen Avenue Elementary School?
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Evergreen Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evergreen Avenue Elementary School part of?
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School is part of Woodbury City Public School District.
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