Washington Community School #9 vs. Lincoln Community School #5
Should you attend Washington Community School #9 or Lincoln Community School #5? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington Community School #9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Lincoln Community School #5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Washington Community School #9 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lincoln Community School #5 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 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
678 students
485 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1347 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
56
58
Kindergarten Students
69
49
Grade 1 Students
78
45
Grade 2 Students
74
54
Grade 3 Students
64
50
Grade 4 Students
62
52
Grade 5 Students
62
53
Grade 6 Students
81
42
Grade 7 Students
67
47
Grade 8 Students
65
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
13%
% Hispanic
29%
24%
% Black
13%
17%
% White
41%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
