Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Washington Community School #9 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington Community School #9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Washington Community School #9's student population of 647 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washington Community School #9 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Community School #9 is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
37%
32%
Black
11%
15%
White
36%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Community School #9's ranking?
Washington Community School #9 is ranked #1391 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Washington Community School #9 often compared to?
Washington Community School #9is often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Community School #5, Woodrow Wilson Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Washington Community School #9?
647 students attend Washington Community School #9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Washington Community School #9 students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Community School #9?
Washington Community School #9 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Community School #9 offer ?
Washington Community School #9 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Washington Community School #9 part of?
Washington Community School #9 is part of Bayonne School District.
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