Woodrow Wilson School #5
Tel:
(973)340-5035
- Woodrow Wilson School #5 serves 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Woodrow Wilson School #5's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 317 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Woodrow Wilson School #5's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson School #5 is 0.54, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1117 out of 2,236 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 27% |
| Black | 6% | 16% |
| White | 58% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | GARFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Woodrow Wilson School #5 is Garfield High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Garfield Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Christopher Columbus School #8 (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Garfield Christopher Columbus School #8 Grades: PK-5 | 408 students
0.2 miles
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973)340-5038 0.2 PK-5 408 - Garfield Garfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 1022 students
0.2 miles
500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973)340-5010 0.2 9-12 1022 - Garfield Garfield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 961 students
0.5 miles
175 Lanza Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973)272-7020 0.5 6-8 961 - Garfield Garfield Public Preschool Annex Grades: PK | 145 students
0.6 miles
464 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973)272-7470 0.6 PK 145 - Garfield Washington Irving School #4 Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
0.6 miles
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973)340-5034 0.6 PK-5 438
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