Washington Park School

totowa.k12.nj.us/

485 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Park School, located at 10 Crews Street in Totowa, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 4 through 8. As part of the Totowa School District, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. The facility is situated in a residential area, fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and extracurricular engagement for the middle-grade student population.

The school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining small class sizes and a supportive learning atmosphere, which allows for more personalized instruction. Beyond the core academic curriculum—which includes language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—Washington Park School offers various programs designed to challenge students and encourage their interests. By prioritizing a balanced approach to education, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is both academically prepared and socially responsible as they progress toward their secondary education.

485

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	205
Black	24
Asian	25

White
231 (47.6%)
Hispanic
205 (42.3%)
Asian
25 (5.2%)
Black
24 (4.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Totowa Public School District
Phone:	(973)956-0010
Website:	http://totowa.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 106