Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodrow Wilson School #5 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Woodrow Wilson School #5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%

Hispanic
45%
34%

Black
5%
15%

White
47%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson School #5's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson School #5 is ranked #329 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson School #5?
294 students attend Woodrow Wilson School #5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Woodrow Wilson School #5 students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson School #5?
Woodrow Wilson School #5 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson School #5 offer ?
Woodrow Wilson School #5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodrow Wilson School #5 part of?
Woodrow Wilson School #5 is part of Garfield Public School District.
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