Serving 1,033 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wilson Avenue 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,033 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Wilson Avenue 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 Wilson Avenue School is 0.38, 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.
Wilson Avenue School is ranked #1592 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wilson Avenue School often compared to?
Wilson Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wilson Avenue School?
1,033 students attend Wilson Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wilson Avenue School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Avenue School?
Wilson Avenue School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wilson Avenue School offer ?
Wilson Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wilson Avenue School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,033 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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