Walnut Street School

60 Walnut Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Street 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%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walnut Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Walnut Street School's student population of 123 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
123 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Walnut Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Street School is 0.74, which is more 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
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State Level (NJ)
#1837 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
26%
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25-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
26%
32%
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Black
32%
15%
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White
29%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Walnut Street 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
48%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walnut Street School's ranking?
Walnut Street School is ranked #1837 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Walnut Street School?
123 students attend Walnut Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Walnut Street School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Street School?
Walnut Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walnut Street School offer ?
Walnut Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut Street School part of?
Walnut Street School is part of Woodbury City Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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