Washington Township School District

The Washington Township School District in New Jersey operates two elementary schools, Brass Castle School and Port Colden School, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 311 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Based on the available data, there are no clear standout schools in the district, as both Brass Castle School and Port Colden School have relatively similar performance metrics. However, some key differences emerge. Brass Castle School generally performs better than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Port Colden School's test scores are more mixed. Brass Castle School also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 17.81%, compared to 14.56% at Port Colden School, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

In terms of other metrics, both schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% for the 2023-2024 school year. Brass Castle School spends $12,289 per student, while Port Colden School spends $12,139 per student. Additionally, Brass Castle School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.8, compared to 10.8 at Port Colden School. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the two elementary schools in the Washington Township School District, highlighting areas of strength and potential improvement for both institutions.