The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade in the Township of Washington, part of Bergen County, as one of the elementary schools in the Westwood Regional School District. The school sits in a primarily residential suburban township that is car-oriented in character, with the Garden State Parkway running through it and the Washington Town Center shopping mall serving as the commercial focal point and largest taxpayer. The township lacks a traditional downtown, and the school district is shared with neighboring Westwood Borough, meaning students move through a regional arrangement rather than a single-municipality system.
The school itself is a regular public school with a student population that is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic and Asian students. A very small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the relatively high housing values in the area. The school does not report data on students with Individualized Education Programs or English learner status, so a parent who needs those figures should ask the school directly.
On state assessments, Washington Elementary shows a mixed picture. In math, proficiency across grades three through five sits at a level that is solid for a New Jersey public school, with most tested students meeting the state’s proficiency standard. In English language arts, the results vary more by grade: one grade shows just under half of students proficient, while another shows well over three-quarters proficient. Science results for fifth grade are lower, with fewer than half of students reaching the state’s bar. Taken together, the school’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades places it below the midpoint among the county’s districts. That is a soft spot worth noting; a family with concerns about academic rigor should look into how the school supports students who are not yet proficient, particularly in literacy and science.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and no chronic absenteeism data is available. The school’s academic trends across multiple years were not provided in the available data, so it is not possible to say whether performance is improving or declining.
The surrounding housing market is expensive. Typical home values in the township’s zip code are well above national and state benchmarks, and the county’s median listing price is high, reflecting Bergen County’s broader affordability challenges. Monthly mortgage costs at current interest rates are substantial, which will matter to any family considering a move into the attendance zone.
The district itself had few notable recent changes publicly reported, so the school appears to operate in a stable institutional context. No information was available on program offerings such as gifted education, specials, or enrichment, nor on discipline, staffing, or course access. A parent may want to visit the school or contact the district to learn about art, music, physical education, and any specialized supports.
In short, Washington Elementary is a small elementary school in an affluent, suburban township where housing costs are high and the community is car-dependent. Academically, math performance is a relative strength, while English language arts results are uneven and science lags behind. The school’s overall proficiency is below the county midpoint, which is worth investigating further. Families who value a low-poverty student body and a stable suburban setting may find the school a good fit, but those with concerns about academic outcomes should ask detailed questions about curriculum and interventions.
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