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Hamilton Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 394 students
 

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4 stars

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Posted February 6, 2013
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After having children in Hamilton, I understand why parents home school their kids. Huge disappointment. From dropping off/picking up issues (you have to pass the school buses, no other way to park the car) till asking parents who are dropping their kids off for the reason for their visit (?!). There are no clubs for students who wish to develop their math or science abilities and compete at local, state, and national levels. NJ3 and NJ4 results (2011) are below other schools: Hamilton 81% literacy and 92% math, comparing to Van Holten 83% and 95% Milltown 86% and 96% or Bradley Gardens 90% and 97%.
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Posted January 7, 2013
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I have a first grader and we love the school. Her teacher has really helped her grow in the past few months and made her very confident. We love the principal and most of the teacjers we have met. We could not be happier..
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Posted November 17, 2010
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I love this school. My children have been at Hamilton for 3 years, and the staff and PTO are the most wonderful around the county.
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Posted June 5, 2009
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If your child has any mild to moderate special needs, stay away from this school - very intolerant.
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Posted January 14, 2008
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I have two children attenting Hamilton at the moment (one in Kindergarten and the other 3rd grade) and couldn't be happier with the teachers and quality of education received. The only concern I will share is in today's 'politically correct' society, Hamilton administration are a bit overzealous in ensuring harmony.
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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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%
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 Students87%
Female95%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
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

Language Arts Literacy

All Students84%
Female82%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education55%
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students92%
Female88%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant92%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant100%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 54%
Asian 8% 8%
Hispanic 2% 20%
Black 1% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Hamilton Lane
Po Box 6030
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Phone: (908) 321-1022

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