George Washington Middle School

68 Lenox Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
George Washington Middle School serves 552 students in grades 6-8.
George Washington Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

George Washington Middle School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
552 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

George Washington Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington Middle School is 0.49, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
21%
31%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
68%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Washington Middle School's ranking?
George Washington Middle School is ranked #485 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
552 students attend George Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of George Washington Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington Middle School offer ?
George Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is George Washington Middle School part of?
George Washington Middle School is part of Wayne Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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