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Wandell School is a public elementary school located in Saddle River, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the Upper Saddle River School District, which is ranked 40th out of 615 districts in New Jersey and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Wandell School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking between 93-22 over the past 10 years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, often exceeding the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, Wandell School's 4th and 5th-grade students achieved 100% and 94.7% proficiency in ELA, respectively, compared to the state averages of 51.3% and 53.2%. In Mathematics, Wandell School's 4th and 5th-grade students achieved 94.5% and 84.2% proficiency, respectively, compared to the state averages of 44.3% and 40.1%. Wandell School also has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian students (20.56%) compared to the state average, and consistently maintains low chronic absenteeism rates and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
When comparing Wandell School to the nearby schools, such as Willard Elementary School, Dorchester Elementary School, and Edith A. Bogert Elementary School, Wandell School stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently outperforming these schools in academic proficiency rates for ELA, Mathematics, and Science. Wandell School's remarkably low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 7.3 over the past 3 years, is a significant advantage, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students, which is likely a key factor in the school's academic achievements.
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