Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Washington 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 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Washington School's student population of 157 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
44%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 schools are Washington School often compared to?
Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School, Columbus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Washington School?
157 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Washington School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington School?
Washington School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington School offer ?
Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Washington School part of?
Washington School is part of Lyndhurst Public School District.
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