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William J. Mcginn Elementary School

1100 Roosevelt Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, United States

+1 (908) 233-7950

http://www.spfk12.org/mcginn

6.5

Overall Rating

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William J. Mcginn Elementary School Overview

About This School

William J. Mcginn Elementary School is a public elementary in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, serving 543 students in grades K-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 58% in ELA and 71% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 42 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $78,895. Students are composed of 52% female and 48% male. The student body is 67% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% Two or More Races, and 2% Black.

543

Total Students

K-4

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

42 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts58%

Mathematics71%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-4

County

Union County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

William J. Mcginn Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

58%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 75%State Avg: 50%

71%

Mathematics

City Avg: 70%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.2:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

William J. Mcginn Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$78,895

City Avg: $86,481

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor:1

William J. Mcginn Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.43%

Male

51.57%

Female

Total Enrollment: 543 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White67.03%

Hispanic11.6%

Asian12.34%

Black2.39%

Two or More Races6.63%

Native American0%

William J. Mcginn Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About William J. Mcginn Elementary School

Q: What is William J. Mcginn Elementary School?

A: William J. Mcginn Elementary School is a elementary public located in Scotch Plains.

Q: How many students attend William J. Mcginn Elementary School?

A: William J. Mcginn Elementary School has approximately 543 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. Mcginn Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at William J. Mcginn Elementary School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about William J. Mcginn Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About William J. Mcginn Elementary School - Scotch Plains, NJ

Quick Facts about William J. Mcginn Elementary School
School Name	William J. Mcginn Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-4
Location	1100 Roosevelt Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, Scotch Plains, NJ
County	Union County
Phone	+1 (908) 233-7950
Total Students	543
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	42
Rating	6.5/10
ELA Proficiency	58%
Math Proficiency	71%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about William J. Mcginn Elementary School

What is William J. Mcginn Elementary School?

William J. Mcginn Elementary School is a elementary public located in Scotch Plains.

How many students attend William J. Mcginn Elementary School?

William J. Mcginn Elementary School has approximately 543 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. Mcginn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at William J. Mcginn Elementary School is 12:1.

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