Serving 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sandyston Walpack Consolidated 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School's attendance zone serves the entire school district in Layton, NJ, covering approximately 66.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School's student population of 130 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
82%
37%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School's ranking?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is ranked #1146 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School often compared to?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frankford Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School?
130 students attend Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School offer ?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School part of?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is part of Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated School District.
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