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 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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
382 students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#842 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
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
42
Kindergarten Students
56
49
Grade 1 Students
49
62
Grade 2 Students
64
52
Grade 3 Students
65
59
Grade 4 Students
62
50
Grade 5 Students
57
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
67%
60%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
19%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%