Washington Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Washington Elementary School or Thomas Jefferson Elementary 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 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
253 students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#984 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#932 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
44
Kindergarten Students
41
42
Grade 1 Students
36
29
Grade 2 Students
45
44
Grade 3 Students
45
30
Grade 4 Students
41
35
Grade 5 Students
45
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
70%
33%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
21%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%