Walter C. Black Elementary School
Tel:
(609)443-7816
- Walter C. Black Elementary School serves 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Walter C. Black Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Walter C. Black Elementary School's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 548 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walter C. Black Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walter C. Black Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #466 out of 2,236 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 21% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 27% |
| Black | 9% | 16% |
| White | 38% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.44 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Windsor Regional School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walter C. Black Elementary School is Hightstown High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Melvin H. Kreps Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grace N. Rogers Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hightstown Grace N. Rogers Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 665 students
0.0 miles
380 Stockton St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609)443-7833 0.0 PK-5 665 - Hightstown Hightstown High School Grades: 9-12 | 1550 students
0.7 miles
25 Leshin Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609)443-7738 0.7 9-12 1550 - Hightstown Melvin H. Kreps Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1312 students
1.6 miles
5 Kent Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609)443-7767 1.6 6-8 1312 - Hightstown Ethel Mcknight Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 466 students
2.4 miles
58 Twin Rivers Dr South
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609)443-7800 2.4 K-5 466 - Hightstown Perry L. Drew Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 710 students
2.4 miles
70 Twin Rivers Drive North
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609)443-7820 2.4 K-5 710
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