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Washington Irving School #4

Public | 2-5 | 293 students

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3 stars

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Posted February 1, 2008

My child Iva has learn so much.Thank you!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students66%
Female72%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special educationn/a
General education72%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant66%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students92%
Female97%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant92%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students38%
Female41%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
White52%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Special educationn/a
General education45%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant38%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students72%
Female63%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education39%
General education79%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant72%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special education92%
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant96%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students57%
Female61%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
White63%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Special educationn/a
General education72%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant57%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students81%
Female76%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant81%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 54%
Hispanic 36% 20%
Black 6% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian 0% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
Phone: (973) 340-5034

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