Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Matthew Jago 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matthew Jago Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Matthew Jago Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Matthew Jago 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 Matthew Jago Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1747 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
11%
Hispanic
39%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
38%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew Jago Elementary School's ranking?
Matthew Jago Elementary School is ranked #1747 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Matthew Jago Elementary School often compared to?
Matthew Jago Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, Menlo Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Matthew Jago Elementary School?
425 students attend Matthew Jago Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Matthew Jago Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matthew Jago Elementary School?
Matthew Jago Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Matthew Jago Elementary School offer ?
Matthew Jago Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Matthew Jago Elementary School part of?
Matthew Jago Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
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