Washington School vs. Spring Garden School
Should I attend Washington School or Spring Garden School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Spring Garden School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Washington 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 33% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spring Garden School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
484 students
439 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#472 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
61
43
Grade 1 Students
69
55
Grade 2 Students
67
55
Grade 3 Students
70
62
Grade 4 Students
67
37
Grade 5 Students
74
49
Grade 6 Students
76
34
Ungraded Students
-
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
35%
24%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
44%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%