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Sovereign Avenue Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 839 students

 

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Posted March 6, 2010

This school is one of the best in AC. The students learn so many different stuff that other students can't or don't have time to do in regular school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Every year we are surpassing the state testing goals, many of our teachers have attained their graduate degrees, and we have the strongest support network for students and their families of any school I've even known. For the population Sovereign has, they are making amazing strides!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 16, 2008

This school is great! The staff is very informed and the children learn a lot here. I
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students29%
Female32%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asian47%
Hispanic20%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education37%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant29%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former43%

Math

All Students50%
Female47%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Hispanic44%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education67%
English language learners28%
Non-migrant50%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former48%
Limited English Proficient Former76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students40%
Female44%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Hispanic31%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education52%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant40%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former44%

Math

All Students60%
Female59%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Hispanic49%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education23%
General education70%
English language learners42%
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former48%
Limited English Proficient Former50%

Science

All Students81%
Female70%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanic80%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education62%
General education92%
English language learners33%
Non-migrant81%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former66%
Limited English Proficient Former78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students39%
Female48%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian50%
Hispanic30%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education55%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant39%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former11%

Math

All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education33%
General education92%
English language learners56%
Non-migrant79%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former68%
Limited English Proficient Former78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students36%
Female34%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian53%
Hispanic28%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education49%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant36%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former11%

Math

All Students62%
Female61%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Hispanic58%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education27%
General education73%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former48%
Limited English Proficient Former56%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students49%
Female47%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education62%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant49%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students64%
Female61%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian89%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education79%
English language learners31%
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former42%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students70%
Female74%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic66%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learners31%
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former55%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students68%
Female78%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanic62%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learners29%
Non-migrant68%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former48%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students54%
Female56%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian62%
Hispanic52%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education68%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant54%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 68% 22%
Asian 23% 9%
Black 4% 16%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 3% 0%
White 2% 52%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 89%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Medina Peyton

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3205 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 343-7260

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