Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School's student population of 120 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
89%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School's ranking?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is ranked #1012 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School often compared to?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frankford Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School?
120 students attend Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School offer ?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School part of?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is part of Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated School District.
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