Wallington Boro School District

The Wallington Boro School District in New Jersey operates three schools: two elementary schools (Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School and Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School) and one junior/senior high school (Wallington Junior Senior High School). The district serves a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation across the schools.

The standout school in the district is Wallington Junior Senior High School, which boasts a strong 97% four-year graduation rate and impressive performance on NJSLA English Language Arts and Algebra I assessments. In contrast, the high school struggles with lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science compared to state averages. At the elementary level, Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School stands out for its high English Language Arts proficiency, with 78% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, significantly exceeding the state average.

Across the district, the schools maintain a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively stable level of performance. However, the high school's higher chronic absenteeism rate of 8.4% compared to the elementary schools' lower rates could be an area of focus for improvement. Additionally, the per-student spending at the high school is significantly higher than the elementary schools, which may reflect the additional resources and programs required for secondary education.