Home > New Jersey > Union County

Winfield Township

7 1/2 Gulfstream Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036

(School attendance zone shown in map)

View full size Get directions

Rating

Bottom 50%

Tel: (908) 486-7410

www.winfieldschool.org

SAVE SCHOOL

Winfield Township serves 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Winfield Township placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 35-39% (which is lower than 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 141 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winfield Township ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Winfield Township's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

141 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Winfield Township by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Winfield Township by grade.

School Rankings

Winfield Township 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 Winfield Township is 0.56, 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

#1705 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Winfield Township, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winfield Township 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winfield Township 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Winfield Township and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

25%

31%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Winfield Township and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

12%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Winfield Township and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

61%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Winfield Township and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Winfield Township and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winfield Township and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Winfield Township School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winfield Township's ranking?

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

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

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Winfield Township?

141 students attend Winfield Township.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Winfield Township students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Winfield Township?

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

What grades does Winfield Township offer ?

Winfield Township offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Winfield Township part of?

Winfield Township is part of Winfield Township School District.

School Reviews

Review Winfield Township. 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

March 22, 2023

Gap Year: Points to Consider and How to Do It Right

Though many students move straight into college after high school, there is some benefit to taking a "gap year". Keep reading to learn what a gap year is and how it might benefit you.

March 16, 2023

Tips to Maintain Your Child’s Education During School Closures

Schools all over the country have closed their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19, forcing educators and parents to switch to online learning strategies. Read on to learn where to start with homeschooling and for helpful resources for learning at home.

March 06, 2023

Have Smartphones Ruined Public Education?

I used to think that students having smartphones in school was a bad thing. Not any more. Here are my reasons why.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 141 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education