Washington School vs. Wilson School
Should you attend Washington School or Wilson 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
Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Wilson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 358 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 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 38%). 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 382 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 15:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
358 students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#842 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#556 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
29
Kindergarten Students
49
56
Grade 1 Students
62
49
Grade 2 Students
52
64
Grade 3 Students
59
65
Grade 4 Students
50
62
Grade 5 Students
44
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
67%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
23%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%