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George Washington Elementary School

Elementary School · North Arlington School District · North Arlington, NJ

A North Arlington School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

175 Albert Street, North Arlington, NJ 07031

  • Math 48% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$20,033
Chronic Absenteeism10.9%

Students at George Washington Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where George Washington Elementary School 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,493

Median home value

$464,700

Median rent

$1,706/mo

College educated

38.6%

Homeownership

46.4%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Belleville Ps9Enrollment path unverified6.1K–60.5 mi148Compare →
Queen of Peace Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–80.5 mi146Compare →
Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–50.6 mi169Compare →
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.7 mi160Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

North Arlington School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$20,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

George Washington Elementary School is listed in North Arlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George Washington Elementary School

George Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Arlington, NJ, part of North Arlington School District, serving approximately 330 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,662 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George Washington Elementary School

What grades does George Washington Elementary School serve?

George Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?

George Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Washington Elementary School rank in NJ?

George Washington Elementary School ranks #1,662 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is George Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

George Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is George Washington Elementary School a charter school?

No, George Washington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George Washington Elementary School a Title I school?

No, George Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Elementary School?

29.1% of students at George Washington Elementary School 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 – 5th
Enrollment
330
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.9%
Area population (ZIP 07031)
16,368
Area average commute
32.2 min
Area median age
39.6
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 07031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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