Wilson School vs. Washington School
Should you attend Wilson School or Washington School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wilson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilson School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
356 students
339 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#592 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1006 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
30
Kindergarten Students
49
52
Grade 1 Students
55
57
Grade 2 Students
55
49
Grade 3 Students
44
41
Grade 4 Students
51
52
Grade 5 Students
44
44
Ungraded Students
27
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
66%
60%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
20%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
18%
