Westfield Public School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Westfield Public School District

The Westfield Public School District serves a single community in Union County, one of New Jersey’s higher-cost suburban counties. The district runs a full pre-K through 12 program across about a dozen schools: one early childhood center, six elementary schools, two intermediate schools, and a comprehensive high school. Enrollment is in the middle range for a county district of this type.

Academically, the district performs at a consistently high level in the early and middle grades. On state assessments in math and English language arts, the share of students scoring at proficient or above is well above the county median in nearly every tested grade. In elementary grades, roughly three out of four students meet that bar, and in some grades the figure approaches four out of five. The overall proficiency index, which averages results across all tested subjects and grades, places the district in the top quartile among Union County’s districts. That is a strong signal for a parent looking for a school system where most children are working at or above grade level.

There is a notable exception in eighth grade. Proficiency in eighth-grade math drops to a point where only a minority of students reach the proficient threshold, and eighth-grade science follows a similar pattern. A parent may want to ask the district how it structures eighth-grade math placement and science instruction, since this dip appears against an otherwise strong backdrop. State testing data for high school grades were not included in the available records, and the district’s graduation rate was also absent from the data provided. The high school’s performance can be verified through other state sources.

The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Asian cohort and smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Economic disadvantage data was not reported, so the share of students from lower-income households is unknown. Chronic absenteeism is very low by county standards; the district ranks in the top quartile for low rates of chronic absence, meaning the vast majority of students attend school regularly. That pattern often correlates with a stable, engaged parent community.

The housing market reflects the area’s desirability. Home values in Westfield are very high, well above the state median, and have appreciated at a strong clip in the past year. Rents are also elevated. The county-wide market shows moderate inventory and a median listing price that is substantial, though below Westfield’s own typical home value. For a family moving in, housing cost is a significant factor. The district’s per-pupil spending falls near the middle among Union County districts, slightly below the median, which is consistent for a community with a strong property tax base but no extraordinary outlays.

The district brief turned up no major recent changes such as a referendum, boundary shift, or curriculum overhaul that would alter a family’s decision in a lasting way. The schools themselves follow a traditional elementary-to-intermediate-to-high school model, with no magnet or charter programs within the district.

This district fits a family that values strong academic performance in a conventional suburban public school setting, where the peer group is largely college-bound and attendance is consistent. The high cost of entry through housing is the main barrier. The drop in eighth-grade test results is a specific point worth investigating with the school administration, especially because the district’s elementary and middle grades otherwise perform at a high level. For a family able to afford the community, the Westfield schools offer a proven academic track record and a stable, low-absenteeism environment.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,979

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

Black 2%

White 74%

Asian 11%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

77%

Gr 4

—

81%

Gr 5

—

80%

Gr 6

—

76%

Gr 7

—

71%

Gr 8

—

80%

Math

Gr 3

—

79%

Gr 4

—

84%

Gr 5

—

77%

Gr 6

—

74%

Gr 7

—

73%

Gr 8

—

37%

Science

Gr 5

—

62%

Gr 8

—

36%

Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Lincoln Early Childhood Center

Westfield Senior High School

Roosevelt Intermediate School

Thomas Edison Intermediate School

Franklin Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School

McKinley Elementary School

Tamaques Elementary School

Washington Elementary School

Wilson Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

78%

Grade 3

83%

Grade 4

76%

Grade 5

73%

Grade 6

73%

Grade 7

36%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

76%

Grade 3

81%

Grade 4

80%

Grade 5

75%

Grade 6

71%

Grade 7

79%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

61%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.29M

Year-over-year change+8.4%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$714K to $1.3M

vs. state typical2.26x

vs. national typical3.51x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
07090	Westfield	$1.3M	+8.5%	99.8%
07066	Clark	$714K	+1.1%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,758/mo

Year-over-year change+3.1%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
07090	Westfield	$2,758	+3.1%	99.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$6,515/mo

Home price / national median income15.4x

Annual rent / national median income39.5%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$3,756/mo

Market Activity: Union County

Median listing price$625,000

Median price per sq ft$343

Median price per sq ft YoY-5.8%

Median days on market26.5 days

Median days on market YoY+10.4%

Active listings590

Active listings YoY+9.9%

New listings388

New listings YoY-17.8%

Pending listings534

Pending listings YoY-0.4%

Hotness: median listing price$599,999

Hotness: median listing price YoY+0.0%

Supply score97.2

Supply score YoY-0.3%

Demand score80.7

Demand score YoY+5.2%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

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