C
Below Average
59/100

Washington Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 289 MAIN ST, W Orange, NJ 07052
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.03 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
445
Students
enrolled
9.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$34K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%42/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 1.03 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 43rd percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (−4 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black57%47%reading +21 pts, math +19 pts93rd percentile (list)
Hispanic52%42%reading +10 pts, math +6 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income52%47%reading +15 pts, math +15 pts84th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 289 MAIN ST
City W Orange
ZIP Code 07052
District 3417610
NCES School ID 341761002494
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07052

Understanding the community around Washington Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $127,931
Per Capita Income $60,079
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 59.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.9%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $472,300
Median Rent $1,729
Owner-Occupied 71.9%
Renter-Occupied 28.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Washington Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 63.2%
Black 27.4%
White 3.6%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 445
Teachers (FTE) 46.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 445 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?
Washington Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Washington Elementary School receive per student?
Washington Elementary School receives $33,612 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Washington Elementary School in 07052 ▼
Avg Home Value
$701,211
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,877
1-Year Change
+8.1%
% Renters
28.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026