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Washington School

155 Washington Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Washington School 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 is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 59% 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: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Washington School's student population of 516 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 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 School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington School is 0.68, 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)
#374 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington 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.
76%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington 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.
25-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington 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
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington 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
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington 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 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
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington 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 School's ranking?
Washington School is ranked #374 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Washington School often compared to?
Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Garden School, Radcliffe School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Washington School?
516 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Washington School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington School?
Washington School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington School offer ?
Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Washington School part of?
Washington School is part of Nutley Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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