Very Good
#611 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
Washington Memorial Elementary School
Elementary School · Washington Borough School District · Washington, NJ
A Washington Borough School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 WEST STEWART STREET, Washington, NJ 07882
- Math 31% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Memorial Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
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 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Memorial 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Castle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 4–6 | 0.8 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Port Colden SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 1–3 | 2.0 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Oxford Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Franklin Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 215 | 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 Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,469NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Memorial Elementary School is listed in Washington Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Memorial Elementary School
Washington Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, NJ, part of Washington Borough School District, serving approximately 345 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Memorial Elementary School
What grades does Washington Memorial Elementary School serve?
Washington Memorial Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Washington Memorial Elementary School?
Washington Memorial Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Memorial Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Memorial Elementary School rank in NJ?
Washington Memorial Elementary School ranks #611 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Washington Memorial Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Memorial Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Washington Memorial Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Memorial Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Memorial Elementary School a charter school?
No, Washington Memorial Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Memorial Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Washington Memorial Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Memorial Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Washington Memorial 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
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (908) 689-0241
- 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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