Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

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Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in Burlington, New Jersey. It is part of the Burlington City Public School District, which is ranked 544 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wilbur Watts Intermediate School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade.

Academically, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School significantly underperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.1% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 43.6%, and only 21.9% were proficient in Math compared to 47.6% statewide. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 30.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups. Wilbur Watts Intermediate School spends more per student than the nearby Beverly City School District and Willingboro Public School District schools, which generally perform better than Wilbur Watts Intermediate School. However, these nearby schools still struggle compared to state averages, indicating broader challenges in the region. Despite the school's consistently low ranking, there may be opportunities for Wilbur Watts Intermediate School to implement targeted interventions and potentially improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 550 High Street
       Burlington, NJ  08016


(609) 387-5834

District: Burlington City Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1096th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,246 Help


Students who attend Wilbur Watts Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    Burlington City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.5%
Hispanic:
20.8%
White:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Compare Details Wilbur Watts Intermediate School ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Wilbur Watts Intermediate School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Burlington City Public School District. Student population at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53.5%), Hispanic (20.8%), White (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is 10.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Burlington City Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Wilbur Watts Intermediate School employs 45.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is $14,246. 1 elementary schools in the Burlington City Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilbur Watts Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilbur Watts Intermediate School 1096th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Wilbur Watts Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Burlington City Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlington City Public School District 544th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 15.73 1018th 1204 15.4%
2004 12.19 1151st 1298 11.3%
2005 3.69 1245th 1303 4.5%
2006 35.53 1002nd 1314 23.7%
2007 8.84 1221st 1329 8.1%
2008 12.77 1205th 1338 9.9%
2009 8.52 1244th 1346 7.6%
2010 7.21 1260th 1354 6.9%
2011 16.17 1189th 1360 12.6%
2012 13.32 1203rd 1363 11.7%
2013 15.75 1190th 1367 12.9%
2014 19.25 1156th 1363 15.2%
2015 18.92 1131st 1357 16.7%
2016 22.18 1086th 1346 19.3%
2017 22.67 1070th 1352 20.9%
2018 25.36 1060th 1353 21.7%
2019 17.91 1143rd 1360 16.0%
2021 14.76 1128th 1317 14.4%
2022 11.22 1219th 1345 9.4%
2023 13.23 1183rd 1342 11.8%
2024 18.38 1096th 1338 18.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.11 93rd 463 79.9%
2024 50.16 196th 559 64.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.41 598th 1001 40.3%
2019 23.50 750th 1007 25.5%
2021 20.75 708th 868 18.4%
2022 22.31 730th 949 23.1%
2023 25.00 693rd 958 27.7%
2024 34.82 581st 989 41.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.10 680th 942 27.8%
2019 29.27 677th 948 28.6%
2021 27.56 652nd 839 22.3%
2022 18.07 722nd 863 16.3%
2023 24.41 692nd 910 24.0%
2024 40.63 527th 939 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.63 1013th 1333 24.0%
2019 20.88 1078th 1331 19.0%
2021 16.30 1105th 1290 14.3%
2022 12.96 1159th 1326 12.6%
2023 13.87 1141st 1318 13.4%
2024 20.48 1025th 1317 22.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.86 1034th 1334 22.5%
2019 17.50 1116th 1335 16.4%
2021 15.97 1078th 1297 16.9%
2022 11.51 1184th 1324 10.6%
2023 14.80 1123rd 1315 14.6%
2024 18.57 1056th 1313 19.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.55 255th 517 50.7%
2019 38.46 341st 522 34.7%
2021 36.03 301st 456 34.0%
2022 22.82 411th 494 16.8%
2023 24.28 389th 463 16.0%
2024 39.66 284th 469 39.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.20 400th 870 54.0%
2019 35.20 581st 899 35.4%
2021 21.40 790th 896 11.8%
2022 26.07 707th 953 25.8%
2023 29.73 688th 982 29.9%
2024 36.32 622nd 989 37.1%
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Rank History for White students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.41 756th 1022 26.0%
2019 12.16 931st 1023 9.0%
2021 8.84 931st 964 3.4%
2022 5.38 928th 976 4.9%
2023 9.73 902nd 975 7.5%
2024 11.34 879th 963 8.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 193 142 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1989 191 142 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1990 169 152 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1991 152 99 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1992 168 108 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1993 165 116 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1994 146 124 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1995 134 120 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1996 134 120 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1998 146 159 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 137 159 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2000 149 160 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 149 156 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 144 182 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2003 144 182 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2004 138 174 9 15 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 126 170 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2006 115 175 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 113 197 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2008 157 273 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 152 282 6 30 1 0 0 0 471
2010 144 254 7 31 2 0 18 0 456
2011 149 283 7 35 5 2 0 0 481
2012 139 256 7 25 6 3 0 0 436
2013 136 262 12 19 4 0 0 0 433
2014 162 238 13 21 2 0 0 0 436
2015 163 226 4 19 1 0 0 0 413
2016 159 226 6 26 0 0 1 0 418
2017 158 224 7 29 0 0 2 0 420
2018 137 234 12 41 0 0 4 0 428
2019 120 223 14 47 0 0 7 0 411
2020 117 252 12 71 0 0 7 0 459
2021 121 228 12 72 0 0 11 0 444
2022 104 241 13 60 2 0 13 0 433
2023 98 245 8 78 5 0 15 0 449
2024 86 250 12 97 3 0 19 0 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 341 29.0 11.7 n/a
1989 341 28.0 12.1 n/a
1990 327 27.0 12.1 33.6
1991 259 18.0 14.3 36.3
1992 281 22.0 12.7 37.4
1993 283 23.0 12.3 42.4
1994 273 22.4 12.2 41.8
1995 262 17.6 14.9 45.8
1996 262 17.6 14.9 45.8
1998 318 23.6 13.5 45.6
1999 313 24.6 12.7 41.5
2000 323 24.0 13.5 57.3
2001 322 24.2 13.3 56.5
2002 342 28.5 12.0 52
2003 342 28.5 12.0 52
2004 338 33.0 10.2 51.5
2005 321 30.0 10.7 n/a
2006 311 29.0 10.7 49.2
2007 325 28.0 11.6 51.1
2008 450 35.0 12.9 42.9
2009 471 40.2 9.5 44.2
2010 456 35.0 13.0 59.4
2011 481 30.0 16.0 62
2012 436 39.1 11.1 61.2
2013 433 39.7 10.9 63
2014 436 39.7 10.9 64.7
2015 413 39.0 10.5 60.3
2016 418 42.0 9.9 63.6
2017 420 39.5 10.6 65
2018 428 40.9 10.4 66.6
2019 411 40.4 10.1 64.2
2020 459 39.7 11.5 65.6
2021 444 41.7 10.6 53.8
2022 433 44.7 9.6 55.9
2023 449 42.2 10.6 64.1
2024 467 45.2 10.3 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 341 29.0 11.7 n/a
1989 341 28.0 12.1 n/a
1990 327 27.0 12.1 33.6
1991 259 18.0 14.3 36.3
1992 281 22.0 12.7 37.4
1993 283 23.0 12.3 42.4
1994 273 22.4 12.2 41.8
1995 262 17.6 14.9 45.8
1996 262 17.6 14.9 45.8
1998 318 23.6 13.5 45.6
1999 313 24.6 12.7 41.5
2000 323 24.0 13.5 57.3
2001 322 24.2 13.3 56.5
2002 342 28.5 12.0 52
2003 342 28.5 12.0 52
2004 338 33.0 10.2 51.5
2005 321 30.0 10.7 n/a
2006 311 29.0 10.7 49.2
2007 325 28.0 11.6 51.1
2008 450 35.0 12.9 42.9
2009 471 40.2 9.5 44.2
2010 456 35.0 13.0 59.4
2011 481 30.0 16.0 62
2012 436 39.1 11.1 61.2
2013 433 39.7 10.9 63
2014 436 39.7 10.9 64.7
2015 413 39.0 10.5 60.3
2016 418 42.0 9.9 63.6
2017 420 39.5 10.6 65
2018 428 40.9 10.4 66.6
2019 411 40.4 10.1 64.2
2020 459 39.7 11.5 65.6
2021 444 41.7 10.6 53.8
2022 433 44.7 9.6 55.9
2023 449 42.2 10.6 64.1
2024 467 45.2 10.3 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $914 (6.4%) $13,332 (93.6%) $14,246

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1143rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1183rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur Watts Intermediate School)33.714.4
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burlington City Public School District)33.714.4
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilbur Watts Intermediate School)35.717.6
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Burlington City Public School District)35.717.6
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur Watts Intermediate School)35.924.8
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington City Public School District)35.924.8
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilbur Watts Intermediate School)26.520.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Burlington City Public School District)26.520.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur Watts Intermediate School)28.814.4
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington City Public School District)28.814.4
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilbur Watts Intermediate School)17.39.3
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Burlington City Public School District)17.39.3
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur Watts Intermediate School)41.824.1
 17.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington City Public School District)41.824.1
 17.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilbur Watts Intermediate School)28.916.2
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Burlington City Public School District)28.916.2
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411449
 9.2%
African American223245
 9.9%
American Indian05
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic4778
 66%
Pacific Islander00
White12098
 18.3%
Two or More Races715
 114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%64.1%
 0.1%


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Wilbur Watts Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 18.1% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend Wilbur Watts Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

High : Burlington City High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended Wilbur Watts Intermediate School.

Students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School are 54% African American, 21% Hispanic, 18% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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