The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in Math. The lowest is 44% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Oak Knoll Elementary School
Oak Knoll Elementary School, serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Williamstown, is one of the elementary schools in the Monroe Township Public School District in Gloucester County. It is a regular public school with an enrollment that is predominantly white, with a substantial share of Black and Hispanic students as well. Slightly more than a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic diversity.
The school's academic results from the state’s NJSLA assessments show variation by grade and subject. In third grade, well over half of students met proficiency in math, while in fourth grade, that share was lower. English language arts results were more uneven: just over a third of third graders met proficiency, while fourth graders came in at about half. This means Oak Knoll’s overall proficiency across tested grades and subjects sits above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Gloucester County. The data reflects a school that is performing solidly relative to its neighbors but with room to grow, particularly in third-grade reading.
Because Oak Knoll serves only early elementary grades, the school does not have a graduation rate, chronic absenteeism data, or high school offerings like Advanced Placement or career pathways. Parents considering the school should note that it is a feeder into the district's upper elementary and secondary schools, so the full academic pathway extends beyond this building. No district-wide changes such as a recent referendum or new curriculum were publicly reported in the recent period, so this appears to be a period of stability for the school system.
Williamstown itself is a car-dependent suburban community within Monroe Township. Its Main Street corridor provides a cluster of shops, restaurants, and services, and there is NJ Transit bus service connecting to Philadelphia and Camden. The school is located on the main school campus south of the central business district, physically separate from the commercial heart of the CDP. The area has seen a gradual shift in population. After decades of growth, the 2020 census recorded a small decline. Residential development continues, including active adult communities, and the housing stock is a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments. The median home value in the zip code recently stood at a level that is higher than the national median but lower than the New Jersey state benchmark.
For families weighing this school, the picture is one of a moderately performing elementary school in a stable, car-dependent suburban setting. The proficiency numbers describe a school that performs above the county midpoint overall, yet the gaps between third and fourth grade, and between math and reading, are real. A parent may want to ask the school about supports in place for early reading skills, especially since third-grade literacy is a strong predictor of later success. The housing market in Williamstown is active but not overheated; homes are turning over fairly quickly, and prices have held steady. If a family values a straightforward elementary school in a district with no major disruptions and a residential feel, Oak Knoll fits that profile. If high school programming or specialized pathways are a priority, those would need to be explored at the upper end of the district.
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