Washington Community School

427 Darrow Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 24% (Top 1% in NJ)
  • : 19% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Washington Community School's student population of 660 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Community School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
(18-19)
24%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
19%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
90%
32%
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Black
9%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Washington Community School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.18
This chart display the diversity score of Washington Community School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Washington Community School often compared to?
Washington Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Washington Community School?
660 students attend Washington Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Washington Community School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Community School?
Washington Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Community School offer ?
Washington Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Community School part of?
Washington Community School is part of Plainfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 24% (Top 1%)
  • : 19% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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