Serving 590 students in grades 7-12, Wallington Junior Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallington Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Wallington Junior Senior High School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wallington Junior Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallington Junior Senior High School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#946 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
29%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallington Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Wallington Junior Senior High School is ranked #946 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallington Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wallington Junior Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wallington Junior Senior High School?
590 students attend Wallington Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wallington Junior Senior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallington Junior Senior High School?
Wallington Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wallington Junior Senior High School offer ?
Wallington Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wallington Junior Senior High School part of?
Wallington Junior Senior High School is part of Wallington Boro School District.
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