West Amwell Township School

Rating

Bottom 50%

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West Amwell Township School serves 212 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

West Amwell Township School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 212 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Amwell Township School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

West Amwell Township School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

212 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

West Amwell Township School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West Amwell Township School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1343 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

10%

Hispanic

16%

31%

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Black

15%

White

79%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.71

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Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

32%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

South Hunterdon Regional School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Amwell Township School's ranking?

West Amwell Township School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend West Amwell Township School?

212 students attend West Amwell Township School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of West Amwell Township School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Amwell Township School?

West Amwell Township School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does West Amwell Township School offer ?

West Amwell Township School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is West Amwell Township School part of?

West Amwell Township School is part of South Hunterdon Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 212 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education