Washington Avenue School
Tel:
(973) 457-2510
Washington Avenue School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Washington Avenue School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Avenue School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Washington Avenue School's student population of 377 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 377 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Avenue School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Avenue School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #247 out of 2239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 29% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 75% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District Of The Chathams School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Avenue School is Chatham High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chatham Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chatham Chatham Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,038 student
0.6 miles
480 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2506 0.6 6-8 1,038 - Chatham Lafayette Avenue School Grades: 4-5 | 696 students
0.6 miles
221 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2507 0.6 4-5 696 - Chatham Chatham High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,275 student
0.7 miles
255 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2505 0.7 9-12 1,275 - Chatham Milton Avenue School Grades: PK-3 | 291 students
0.9 miles
16 Milton Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2508 0.9 PK-3 291 - Madison Kings Road School Grades: K-5 | 308 students
1.2 miles
215 Kings Road
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3178 1.2 K-5 308
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