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#1097 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 44% in state
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School
Elementary School · Sandyston-walpack Consolidated School District · Layton, NJ
An elementary school in Layton, NJ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 ROUTE 560 PO BOX 128, Layton, NJ 07851
- Math 52% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,139
Median home value
$322,500
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
97.6%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sandyston-walpack Consolidated School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $30,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is listed in Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is a public elementary school in Layton, NJ, part of Sandyston-walpack Consolidated School District, serving approximately 128 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School
What grades does Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School serve?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School rank in NJ?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School ranks #1,097 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School a charter school?
No, Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School a Title I school?
No, Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School?
13.3% of students at Sandyston Walpack Consolidated 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (973) 948-4450
- Area population (ZIP 07851)
- 298
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 07851; 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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