205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
Rating
:
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (973) 340-5035
Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5,Woodrow Wilson School #5 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJMath Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson School #5's student population of 277 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson School #5 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson School #5 is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
40%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Garfield Public School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson School #5's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson School #5 is ranked #1083 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson School #5?
277 students attend Woodrow Wilson School #5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Woodrow Wilson School #5 students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson School #5?
Woodrow Wilson School #5 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson School #5 offer ?
Woodrow Wilson School #5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodrow Wilson School #5 part of?
Woodrow Wilson School #5 is part of Garfield Public School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Woodrow Wilson School #5 is Garfield High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Garfield Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christopher Columbus School #8 (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Christopher Columbus School #8
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 294 students 0.2 miles 147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
0.2
PK-5
294
Garfield High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 9-12 | 1,120 students 0.2 miles 500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
0.2
9-12
1,120
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart
Grades: PK | 149 students 0.4 miles 541 Midland Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
0.4
PK
149
Garfield Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 1,011 students 0.5 miles 175 Lanza Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
0.5
6-8
1,011
Garfield Public Preschool Annex
Grades: PK | 91 students 0.6 miles 464 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
0.6
PK
91
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