William J. McGinn Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 · Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District
#206 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#952 of 50,301 nationally
About William J. McGinn Elementary School
William J. McGinn Elementary School is a public elementary located in Scotch Plains, in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 543 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 206th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 543.
There are 8 schools in Scotch Plains; William J. McGinn Elementary School ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)1.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for William J. McGinn Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 1.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William J. McGinn Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Terrill Middle School
Scotch Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
822 students · 1.4 km away
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
434 students · 1.4 km away
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
526 students · 1.7 km away
McKinley Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
291 students · 1.8 km away
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Scotch Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,562 students · 1.8 km away
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Scotch Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
913 students · 2.0 km away
School One Elementary
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
424 students · 2.0 km away
Roosevelt Intermediate School
Westfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
638 students · 2.0 km away
Evergreen Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
449 students · 2.1 km away
Westfield Senior High School
Westfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,776 students · 2.2 km away
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Clinton Elementary School
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Hurffville Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is William J. McGinn Elementary School a good school?
William J. McGinn Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 89.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #206 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does William J. McGinn Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
William J. McGinn Elementary School ranks #206 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #952 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William J. McGinn Elementary School?
William J. McGinn Elementary School had 543 students in 2025.
Is William J. McGinn Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
William J. McGinn Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William J. McGinn Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William J. McGinn Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.