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Washington Park School

10 Crews Street
Totowa, NJ 07512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 487 students in grades 4-8, Washington Park School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Washington Park School's student population of 487 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Washington Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Park School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1125 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Park School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Park School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Park School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington Park School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington Park School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington Park School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Park School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Park School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Park School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Park School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Park School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Park School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Park School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Park School's ranking?
Washington Park School is ranked #1125 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Washington Park School?
487 students attend Washington Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Washington Park School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Park School?
Washington Park School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Park School offer ?
Washington Park School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Washington Park School part of?
Washington Park School is part of Totowa Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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