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Washington Elementary School

Public | 1-4 | 275 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

There is a genuine interest in the children


Posted May 1, 2007

Terrible School. I agree with the above poster. Your child would be better off learning at home than to attend Washington.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2004

The school can really use some improvements. Aides in the class rooms would really be helpful to the teachers and students. My child is in their last year here and /I am really glad if I had a choice 'I would transfer but I don't have a choice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2004

I definitely agree with the other parent, this school system needs some serious help. Most of the teachers are there for the paycheck and do not give seem to care if the kids are learning or not. At this point I am so frustrated I am looking into selling my house and get out before another child gets caught in this horrible system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2004

If you are considering enrolling your child at htis school...don't do it you would be better off keeping your kid at home and allowing a pcakof wolves to teach him or her...25 kids crammed into a classroom (kindergarden) no aid the teacher looks exhausted and cleraly freustrated by 10:30 no regular recess they complaint its too difficult to take taht many kids out at a time, duh! Principal has the nerve to tell me well by law we aren't required to have an aid wiht under 26 kids...not required and unwilling are two different things, no after school activities no pre or after care its a waste land [parents had to complaint o get them to keep bathroooms clean yet every other day its some fundraiser or school assembly. I'd rather my kid learn at school not go to a yo-yo assembly...stay away at all costs.
—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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/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.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students58%
Female62%
Male54%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Special educationn/a
General education65%
English language learners46%
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former46%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students72%
Female64%
Male81%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Special educationn/a
General education72%
English language learners85%
Non-migrant72%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former85%
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 Students40%
Female46%
Male35%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
General education44%
English language learners23%
Non-migrant40%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students70%
Female70%
Male70%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
General education69%
English language learners69%
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education89%
English language learners100%
Non-migrant91%
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
Black 69% 17%
Hispanic 27% 20%
White 2% 54%
Asian 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
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 62%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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50l Washington Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
Phone: (908) 298-2072

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