Washington Community School #9
Tel:
(201) 858-5990
Washington Community School #9 serves 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (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 51% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Washington Community School #9 placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Community School #9 places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Community School #9's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Community School #9 is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Community School #9 is 0.68, 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 | #1310 out of 2239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 29% |
| Black | 8% | 15% |
| White | 40% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bayonne School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Community School #9 is Bayonne High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Woodrow Wilson Community School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bayonne Woodrow Wilson Community School Grades: PK-8 | 700 students
0.4 miles
101 West 56th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5996 0.4 PK-8 700 - Bayonne Bayonne High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,668 students
0.5 miles
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5900 0.5 9-12 2,668 - Jersey City Ezra L. Nolan School Grades: 6-8 | 257 students
0.8 miles
88 Gates Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6570 0.8 6-8 257 - Bayonne Midtown Community School #8 Grades: PK-8 | 1,179 student
0.8 miles
550 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5984 0.8 PK-8 1,179 - Jersey City Alexander D. Sullivan School Grades: PK-5 | 719 students
0.9 miles
171 Seaview Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6530 0.9 PK-5 719
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