Best High Schools in Watchung, NJ

Watchung, NJ has 3 high schools with 3,891 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Watchung score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Watchung don't meet expectations.

1. Watchung Hills Regional High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watchung Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students

2. Governor Livingston High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 936 Students

3. North Plainfield High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students

Best Middle Schools in Watchung, NJ

Watchung, NJ has 5 middle schools with 2,228 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Watchung score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Watchung don't meet expectations.

1. Warren Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Warren Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students

2. Columbia Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students

3. Green Brook Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Green Brook Township Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students

4. Valley View School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Watchung Borough School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 254 Students

5. Somerset School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Watchung, NJ

Watchung, NJ has 8 elementary schools with 2,642 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Watchung score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Watchung don't meet expectations.

1. Mountain Park School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 223 Students

2. Thomas P. Hughes School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 276 Students

3. Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Green Brook Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 381 Students

4. Bayberry School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Watchung Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students

5. William Woodruff School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 234 Students

6. Woodland School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Warren Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students

7. Central School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Warren Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students

8. West End School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Watchung, NJ

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Watchung, NJ has a total population of 8,449 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Watchung, NJ

8,761

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Watchung, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

25.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watchung, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watchung, NJ.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,360 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Watchung, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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