Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(732) 650-5280
- Washington Elementary School serves 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Washington Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) 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 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 602 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Elementary School is 0.69, 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 | #930 out of 2239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 45% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 29% |
| Black | 5% | 15% |
| White | 24% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Edison Township School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Edison High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Thomas Jefferson Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Edison Edison Early Learning Center Grades: PK-K | 80 students
0.4 miles
10 Boulevard Of The Eagles
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 452-2804 0.4 PK-K 80 - Edison Edison High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,971 student
0.4 miles
50 Boulevard Of The Eagles
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5200 0.4 9-12 1,971 - Edison Thomas Jefferson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 744 students
0.7 miles
450 Division Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5290 0.7 6-8 744 - Edison Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 835 students
0.8 miles
53 Brookville Road
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5270 0.8 K-5 835 - Edison Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 610 students
1.1 miles
2485 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5300 1.1 K-5 610
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