The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in Math. The lowest is 74% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Maurice Hawk Elementary School
Maurice Hawk Elementary School serves children from pre-kindergarten through third grade in West Windsor, as part of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. It is a regular public school with a sizable enrollment for its grade band, reflecting the area's strong family demographics. Because the school ends at third grade, there is no graduation rate, and no state testing for earlier grades, but third graders do take the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments.
On those assessments, the school's third graders performed at a level well above the average among districts in Mercer County. In both math and English language arts, a large majority of students met or exceeded the state's proficiency standards. This puts the school in a strong position academically for a primary school, and parents can expect that their children are entering a setting with a clear track record of solid early achievement.
The student body is predominantly Asian, with white students making up a smaller share, and smaller numbers of multiracial, Black, and Hispanic students. A relatively small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, consistent with the affluent community the school serves. The school has no reported data on special education or English learner populations, so a parent who wants to understand the range of support services available should inquire directly with the school.
West Windsor is a primarily residential suburban township within the New York metropolitan area, lacking a centralized downtown. Daily life is car-dependent, with commercial activity spread along U.S. Route 1 and at nodes like MarketFair and the Princeton Junction train station. The township has a strong commuter profile, with Princeton Junction serving as a major rail hub. Housing values are very high, and rents are substantial, reflecting the desirability of the area and its school district. The school's attendance zone draws from neighborhoods that are among the most expensive in Mercer County.
The school is part of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, which covers both West Windsor and Plainsboro townships. The district recently adopted a new elementary math curriculum, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, a change families with children at Maurice Hawk will experience. The district also approved a budget with a property-tax increase, a cost that will vary by home value. In prior years, the district undertook a high school redistricting plan and adopted an equity policy as part of a legal settlement. These district-level developments are more relevant to older students, but they shape the long-term governance and financial picture for all families in the district.
What is not captured in the available data are specifics on classroom size, teacher experience, discipline practices, or attendance patterns. The absence of that information is not unusual for a primary school that does not report those metrics in the same way secondary schools do, but a parent looking for a full picture of daily life at the school should seek out school tours or conversations with current families.
Overall, Maurice Hawk Elementary School offers a strong academic start in an affluent, high-opportunity suburban setting. The test results suggest a consistently high-performing early elementary program, and the community context points to a well-resourced environment. Families considering the school should be prepared for the area's elevated housing costs and the tax implications of the regional district's recent budget choices.
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