Excellent
#196 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 8% in state
Port Colden School
Elementary School · Washington Township School District · Washington, NJ
A Washington Township School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 PORT COLDEN ROAD, Washington, NJ 07882
- Math 58% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Port Colden School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Port Colden School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,852
Median home value
$333,800
Median rent
$1,411/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07882; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–1 | 1.3 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Washington Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 2–6 | 2.0 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Mansfield Township ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Oxford Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 263 | 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.
Washington Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Port Colden School is listed in Washington Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Colden School
Port Colden School is a public elementary school in Washington, NJ, part of Washington Township School District, serving approximately 158 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Colden School
What grades does Port Colden School serve?
Port Colden School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Port Colden School?
Port Colden School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Colden School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Colden School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Port Colden School rank in NJ?
Port Colden School ranks #196 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Port Colden School's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Colden School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Port Colden School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Colden School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Port Colden School a charter school?
No, Port Colden School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Colden School a Title I school?
No, Port Colden School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Colden School?
14.6% of students at Port Colden 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (908) 689-0681
- Area population (ZIP 07882)
- 14,918
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 07882; 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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