Summary:
The 07057 zip code in Wallington, New Jersey is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 high school - all part of the Wallington Boro School District. The district is ranked 276 out of 609 in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The standout school in this set is Wallington Junior Senior High School, which is ranked 206 out of 434 New Jersey high schools and has a 3-star rating. The high school boasts a strong 91.3% 4-year graduation rate, a low 1.0% dropout rate, and performance well above the state average on NJSLA/NJGPA assessments, particularly in ELA. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Frank W. Gavlak and Jefferson (Annex), show more average performance compared to state benchmarks, though they do have some bright spots like strong ELA proficiency at Frank W. Gavlak.
Across all 3 schools, there is a significant population of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 35.97% to 37.82%, suggesting a relatively high-need student demographic in the district. Per-student spending also varies, with the high school receiving over $1,600 more per student than the elementary schools. Addressing achievement gaps, resource allocation, and socioeconomic factors could be key priorities for the Wallington Boro School District moving forward.
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