Summary:
The 07512 zip code in Totowa, New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Washington Park School, which serves grades 4-8 and is part of the Totowa Public School District. Based on the available data, Washington Park School appears to be a relatively strong-performing middle school, consistently ranking in the top 40-41% of New Jersey middle schools over the past 3 years.
The school's performance on NJSLA standardized tests is generally above the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts where proficiency rates range from 52.9% to 66.3% across grade levels. However, the school's math proficiency rates, while still above the state average, are lower than its ELA performance, ranging from 27.1% to 44.8% across grades, indicating an opportunity for improvement in this subject area. Notably, the school's 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I, both for the end-of-course exam and 8th grade, are exceptional and well above the state average.
Other key metrics for Washington Park School include a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% compared to the state average, and a higher per-student spending of $11,100, which may provide additional resources and support for students and teachers. Overall, the data suggests that Washington Park School is a strong-performing middle school within its district and the state, with particular strengths in English Language Arts and advanced math coursework, while also highlighting an area for potential improvement in mathematics.
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