Serving 691 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 59% 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-8
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Washington Community School #9 serves the northern part of Bayonne, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest point being around 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Community School #9's student population of 691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
The Youth of Today. The Leaders of Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Washington Community School #9 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 Washington Community School #9 is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1344 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Garnet and White
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 #1344 out of 2,184 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, Dr. Michael Conti School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
691 students attend Washington Community School #9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Washington Community School #9 students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Community School #9 part of?
Washington Community School #9 is part of Bayonne School District.
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