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#1885 of 2,466 schools in NJ
West Amwell Township School
Elementary School · South Hunterdon Regional School District · Lambertville, NJ
A South Hunterdon Regional School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1417 Rt 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530
- Math 42% vs NJ 43% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs NJ 50% (2024)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Amwell Township School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Amwell Township 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average480/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lambertville), 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
$121,667
Median home value
$554,000
Median rent
$1,641/mo
College educated
58%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08530; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambertville Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| New Hope-solebury Upper EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 3–5 | 2.4 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Delaware Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| East Amwell TownshipEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 378 | 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.
South Hunterdon Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $35,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Amwell Township School is listed in South Hunterdon Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Amwell Township School
West Amwell Township School is a public elementary school in Lambertville, NJ, part of South Hunterdon Regional School District, serving approximately 170 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,885 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Amwell Township School
What grades does West Amwell Township School serve?
West Amwell Township School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend West Amwell Township School?
West Amwell Township School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Amwell Township School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Amwell Township School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Amwell Township School rank in NJ?
West Amwell Township School ranks #1,885 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is West Amwell Township School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Amwell Township School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 West Amwell Township School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Amwell Township School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is West Amwell Township School a charter school?
No, West Amwell Township School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Amwell Township School a Title I school?
No, West Amwell Township School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Amwell Township School?
20.0% of students at West Amwell Township 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
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (609) 397-0819
- Area population (ZIP 08530)
- 8,146
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 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 · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08530; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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