Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Amwell Township School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Amwell Township School's student population of 186 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
186 students
![This chart displays total students of West Amwell Township School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of West Amwell Township School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-bvoMPC8.png)
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of West Amwell Township School This chart displays gender of West Amwell Township School](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-b44mVtY.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of West Amwell Township School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of West Amwell Township School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-blZwJRW.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of West Amwell Township School by grade. This chart displays the students of West Amwell Township School by grade.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-bnQdjON.png)
School Rankings
West Amwell Township School 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 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1730 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of West Amwell Township School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of West Amwell Township School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-bwyDLr9.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-bljhPHL.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-bhyJ5pw.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-b0l4gD0.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Amwell Township School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Amwell Township School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-ycT1tq.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
32%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-7st7b0.png)
Black
2%
15%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-EHdmQ6.png)
White
79%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-RDQi3J.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-MfMSCM.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Amwell Township School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Amwell Township School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-NW3sAB.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-mWMVDb.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of West Amwell Township School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of West Amwell Township School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-birZTZZ.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-3AWHj3.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Amwell Township School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/53000/53337/west-amwell-township-school-chart-bxf3pAK.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #1730 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend West Amwell Township School?
186 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, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Amwell Township School?
West Amwell Township School has a student ration of 6:1, 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.
School Reviews
Review West Amwell Township School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
![Should Teacher Salaries be Public Information? Should Teacher Salaries be Public Information?](https://images2.publicschoolreview.com/articlephoto/271/Should-Teacher-Salaries-be-Public-Information-724g8cmp58o40okwk8s00w0wo-280.jpg)
Should Teacher Salaries be Public Information?
Public school teachers are considered public servants – but does that make their salary details public information? Learn about the heated debate surrounding whether teacher salaries should be made public.
![The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report](https://images1.publicschoolreview.com/articlephoto/316/The-Link-Between-Education-and-Incarceration-The-NAACP-Report-algu69i7jmwo4s0ogcs0oogo0-280.jpg)
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
![Bussing: North Carolina's New Student Assignment Plan Bussing: North Carolina's New Student Assignment Plan](https://images1.publicschoolreview.com/articlephoto/443/Bussing-North-Carolina-s-New-Student-Assignment-Plan-8d9aeostg8kcs4sows808o04g-280.jpg)
Bussing: North Carolina's New Student Assignment Plan
We analyze a new plan for student assignment in two North Carolina school districts and the public reaction to the idea of bussing students – as well as alternatives that have been proposed by education experts.