Washington Irving School #4
Tel:
(973)340-5034
- Washington Irving School #4 serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Washington Irving School #4's student population of 438 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 438 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Irving School #4's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Irving School #4 is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1239 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 27% |
| Black | 7% | 16% |
| White | 55% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garfield Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Irving School #4 is Garfield High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Garfield Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Woodrow Wilson School #5 (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Garfield Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center Grades: PK | 282 students
0.3 miles
241 Ray Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973)253-6615 0.3 PK 282 - Garfield Garfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 1022 students
0.5 miles
500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973)340-5010 0.5 9-12 1022 - Garfield Woodrow Wilson School #5 Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
0.6 miles
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973)340-5035 0.6 PK-5 317 - Clifton School #12 Grades: PK-5 | 692 students
0.7 miles
165 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973)470-2404 0.7 PK-5 692 - Garfield Christopher Columbus School #8 Grades: PK-5 | 408 students
0.8 miles
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973)340-5038 0.8 PK-5 408
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