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 352 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 362 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
352 students
362 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
29
27
Kindergarten Students
40
60
Grade 1 Students
56
55
Grade 2 Students
60
62
Grade 3 Students
59
56
Grade 4 Students
53
43
Grade 5 Students
55
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
68%
58%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
19%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
18%
