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#1181 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 48% in state
George Washington Academy School No. 1
Elementary School · Elizabeth Public Schools · Elizabeth, NJ
An Elizabeth Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 BROADWAY, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
- Math 18% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Academy School No. 1 score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Academy School No. 1 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,069/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,992
Median home value
$339,200
Median rent
$1,543/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
27%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Dunn Academy No 9Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 866 | Compare → |
| Iprep Academy School No 8Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 912 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin School No. 13Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 382 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elizabeth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #17 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Academy School No. 1 is listed in Elizabeth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Academy School No. 1
George Washington Academy School No. 1 is a public elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools, serving approximately 531 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,181 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Academy School No. 1
What grades does George Washington Academy School No. 1 serve?
George Washington Academy School No. 1 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend George Washington Academy School No. 1?
George Washington Academy School No. 1 has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Academy School No. 1?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Academy School No. 1 is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Academy School No. 1 rank in NJ?
George Washington Academy School No. 1 ranks #1,181 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is George Washington Academy School No. 1's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Academy School No. 1 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George Washington Academy School No. 1?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Academy School No. 1 has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George Washington Academy School No. 1 a charter school?
No, George Washington Academy School No. 1 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Academy School No. 1 a Title I school?
No, George Washington Academy School No. 1 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Academy School No. 1?
86.3% of students at George Washington Academy School No. 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (908) 436-5555
- Area population (ZIP 07206)
- 31,120
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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