Washington Park School

Summary:

Washington Park School is a public middle school in Totowa, New Jersey, serving 487 students in grades 4-8. The school is part of the Totowa Public School District, which is ranked 426 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Park School generally performs above the state average on NJSLA assessments, particularly in English Language Arts where proficiency rates range from 52.9% to 66.3%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are more mixed, ranging from 27.1% to 44.8%, but still outperforming the state average in most cases. However, the school's performance on NJSLA-S/Science assessments is relatively low, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.4% to 25.5%. The school's Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking in the top quarter of New Jersey middle schools, while the White and Special Education subgroups perform less strongly.

Compared to nearby schools, Young Men's Academy and Woodrow Wilson Middle School in the Paterson and Clifton districts have lower rankings and student performance. However, Anthony Wayne Middle School in the Wayne Township district and West Essex Middle School in the West Essex Regional district outperform Washington Park School with 4-star ratings and stronger student outcomes. The school also faces a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.7% in 2020-2021 to 16.6% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 10 Crews Street
       Totowa, NJ  07512-2022


(973) 956-0010

District: Totowa Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,100 Help


Students who attend Washington Park School usually attend:

High:    Passaic Valley Regional High School

Feeder schools for Washington Park School:

Elementary:    Memorial School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.7%
Hispanic:
39.7%
Asian:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.8% Help


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Compare Details Washington Park School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Washington Park School ranks better than 61.9% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.99. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.7%), Hispanic (39.7%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Park School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Park School is $11,100.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Washington Park School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Park School 283rd of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Washington Park School in the ranking list.)

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Totowa Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Totowa Public School District 426th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Park School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.13 560th 1204 53.5%
2004 63.87 591st 1298 54.5%
2005 62.87 627th 1303 51.9%
2006 42.95 919th 1314 30.1%
2007 46.82 911th 1329 31.5%
2008 46.96 890th 1338 33.5%
2009 44.71 881st 1346 34.5%
2010 52.83 786th 1354 41.9%
2011 51.75 821st 1360 39.6%
2012 54.82 755th 1363 44.6%
2013 53.73 762nd 1367 44.3%
2014 56.03 726th 1363 46.7%
2015 49.02 735th 1357 45.8%
2016 38.74 852nd 1346 36.7%
2017 31.50 961st 1352 28.9%
2018 31.99 981st 1353 27.5%
2019 37.48 902nd 1360 33.7%
2021 32.02 840th 1317 36.2%
2022 36.51 850th 1345 36.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Washington Park School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Washington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 63.28 299th 631 52.6%
2008 61.65 315th 640 50.8%
2009 56.60 368th 664 44.6%
2010 58.82 358th 677 47.1%
2011 67.81 254th 684 62.9%
2012 67.04 283rd 677 58.2%
2013 65.19 284th 704 59.7%
2014 58.26 357th 717 50.2%
2015 59.13 267th 713 62.6%
2016 65.29 221st 713 69.0%
2017 59.18 289th 712 59.4%
2018 52.79 334th 716 53.4%
2019 48.16 390th 745 47.7%
2021 46.66 308th 652 52.8%
2022 55.03 304th 745 59.2%
2023 56.55 296th 748 60.4%
2024 58.99 283rd 743 61.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Washington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.01 155th 471 67.1%
2019 36.95 293rd 492 40.4%
2021 34.86 240th 401 40.1%
2022 34.81 317th 535 40.7%
2023 45.62 225th 505 55.4%
2024 48.97 208th 510 59.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.58 234th 522 55.2%
2019 52.28 222nd 541 59.0%
2021 62.56 94th 467 79.9%
2022 72.10 67th 549 87.8%
2023 75.99 61st 568 89.3%
2024 62.15 146th 584 75.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Washington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.40 320th 680 52.9%
2019 54.73 335th 703 52.3%
2021 50.14 275th 625 56.0%
2022 56.66 287th 726 60.5%
2023 56.75 282nd 720 60.8%
2024 56.79 282nd 717 60.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Washington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.78 339th 675 49.8%
2019 42.19 403rd 697 42.2%
2021 43.14 311th 635 51.0%
2022 52.54 296th 730 59.5%
2023 55.44 290th 718 59.6%
2024 59.49 262nd 719 63.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Washington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.77 137th 200 31.5%
2019 4.77 184th 199 7.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Washington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.76 214th 504 57.5%
2019 46.38 279th 524 46.8%
2021 64.16 115th 480 76.0%
2022 68.67 120th 591 79.7%
2023 68.35 132nd 587 77.5%
2024 70.38 125th 589 78.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Washington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.24 312th 497 37.2%
2019 35.60 342nd 504 32.1%
2021 20.88 380th 435 12.6%
2022 32.32 356th 512 30.5%
2023 39.52 312th 509 38.7%
2024 45.60 276th 510 45.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Washington Park School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 370 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1989 360 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1990 378 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1991 363 0 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1992 339 0 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 374 0 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 373 0 11 21 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 418 1 12 18 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 418 1 12 18 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 440 3 20 21 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 457 4 25 33 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 452 4 8 27 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2001 401 5 28 37 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2002 413 2 38 64 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2003 413 2 38 64 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2004 405 2 26 69 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2005 397 4 32 69 4 n/a n/a 0 506
2006 389 4 35 76 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 499 8 45 132 5 n/a n/a 0 689
2008 479 6 48 139 4 n/a n/a 0 676
2009 480 11 45 138 4 0 0 0 678
2010 481 9 47 145 2 0 0 0 684
2011 463 10 44 133 2 1 0 0 653
2012 455 8 40 134 1 2 0 0 640
2013 463 6 51 145 0 2 0 0 667
2014 462 7 49 139 0 3 0 0 660
2015 442 16 55 155 0 3 0 0 671
2016 439 16 66 160 1 3 0 0 685
2017 426 17 68 167 1 3 0 0 682
2018 381 19 68 179 1 2 0 0 650
2019 352 25 63 184 1 1 0 0 626
2020 358 28 59 193 1 0 0 0 639
2021 334 28 55 202 1 0 0 0 620
2022 282 23 34 180 0 0 0 0 519
2023 244 25 32 184 0 1 1 0 487
2024 244 23 28 195 0 0 1 0 491

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Park School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 27.0 13.8 n/a
1989 367 26.0 14.1 n/a
1990 387 26.0 14.8 2.8
1991 385 26.0 14.8 3.9
1992 367 25.0 14.6 3.5
1993 395 26.5 14.9 5.6
1994 405 29.0 14.0 4.7
1995 449 31.0 14.5 3.3
1996 449 31.0 14.5 3.3
1998 484 32.5 14.9 5.4
1999 519 34.5 15.0 2.9
2000 491 34.0 14.4 3.7
2001 472 34.3 13.8 3.2
2002 519 34.6 15.0 5
2003 519 34.6 15.0 5
2004 504 36.0 14.0 5.4
2005 506 37.0 13.7 n/a
2006 506 37.0 13.7 6.5
2007 689 49.0 14.1 8.6
2008 676 46.0 14.7 9.8
2009 678 52.4 13.3 10
2010 684 41.0 16.6 12.6
2011 653 40.0 16.3 17.6
2012 640 48.9 13.0 21.1
2013 667 47.0 14.1 24.4
2014 660 49.0 13.4 24.7
2015 671 51.0 13.1 27
2016 685 57.0 12.0 26.1
2017 682 45.1 15.1 26.2
2018 650 48.0 13.5 28.9
2019 626 48.0 13.0 27.2
2020 639 47.0 13.5 25.7
2021 620 47.0 13.1 24.7
2022 519 46.0 11.2 17.1
2023 487 39.0 12.4 20.5
2024 491 39.6 12.3 23.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Park School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 27.0 13.8 n/a
1989 367 26.0 14.1 n/a
1990 387 26.0 14.8 2.8
1991 385 26.0 14.8 3.9
1992 367 25.0 14.6 3.5
1993 395 26.5 14.9 5.6
1994 405 29.0 14.0 4.7
1995 449 31.0 14.5 3.3
1996 449 31.0 14.5 3.3
1998 484 32.5 14.9 5.4
1999 519 34.5 15.0 2.9
2000 491 34.0 14.4 3.7
2001 472 34.3 13.8 3.2
2002 519 34.6 15.0 5
2003 519 34.6 15.0 5
2004 504 36.0 14.0 5.4
2005 506 37.0 13.7 n/a
2006 506 37.0 13.7 6.5
2007 689 49.0 14.1 8.6
2008 676 46.0 14.7 9.8
2009 678 52.4 13.3 10
2010 684 41.0 16.6 12.6
2011 653 40.0 16.3 17.6
2012 640 48.9 13.0 21.1
2013 667 47.0 14.1 24.4
2014 660 49.0 13.4 24.7
2015 671 51.0 13.1 27
2016 685 57.0 12.0 26.1
2017 682 45.1 15.1 26.2
2018 650 48.0 13.5 28.9
2019 626 48.0 13.0 27.2
2020 639 47.0 13.5 25.7
2021 620 47.0 13.1 24.7
2022 519 46.0 11.2 17.1
2023 487 39.0 12.4 20.5
2024 491 39.6 12.3 23.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Park School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $295 (2.7%) $10,805 (97.3%) $11,100

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Park School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 902nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 850th of 1345 Elementary schools
 3.1%
Ranks 390th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 296th of 748 Middle schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Park School)63.655.7
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Totowa Public School District)63.655.7
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Park School)52.348.2
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Totowa Public School District)52.348.2
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Park School)50.471
 20.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Totowa Public School District)50.471
 20.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Park School)36.330.6
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Totowa Public School District)36.330.6
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Park School)44.543.9
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Totowa Public School District)44.543.9
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Park School)25.623.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Totowa Public School District)25.623.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Park School)61.359.5
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Totowa Public School District)61.359.5
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Park School)44.428.4
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Totowa Public School District)44.428.4
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Park School)64.680.2
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Totowa Public School District)64.680.2
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Park School)4539.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Totowa Public School District)4539.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Washington Park School)10090
 10%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Totowa Public School District)10090
 10%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Washington Park School)10090
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Totowa Public School District)10090
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students626487
 22.2%
African American2525
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6332
 49.2%
Hispanic184184
Pacific Islander11
White352244
 30.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.2%20.5%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Park School

In the 2023-24 school year, 491 students attended Washington Park School.

Students who attend Washington Park School usually go on to attend Passaic Valley Regional High School

Students at Washington Park School are 50% White, 40% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% African American.

Washington Park School ranks 283rd of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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