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Clara Barton Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 474 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted April 30, 2012

I have to say, I totally disagree with the review of this school dated 2/10/12. I have had children in Clara Barton for six years now and have found the teaching staff to be wonderful and very open to parent involvement. The principal is also very open to parent involvement and very welcoming whenever I'm in the school, which is usually several times a week. I feel it has a community feel today just as it did 6 years ago when we decided to move here for the school. My children have thrived academically at this school. Some people just need to complain about things. Especially when they're no longer a part of it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2012

I was so glad when we no longer went to this school. I found the teaching staff to be wonderful on the whole, but unfortunately there are some that should not be in the classroom. Children deserve the best, especially when we pay so much in taxes. I find as a whole the school atmosphere very stressed and unfriendly to parent involvement. The principal is very condescending to parents and would rather they stay out of the building. This school does not have a community feel like it did many years ago and I attribute that to the principal. Last day of school was a relief for us.


Posted March 19, 2010

am happy my daughter is in this school.nice teachers,principal and good enviroment to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2007

This is really good school, i was looking for !! am happy that we moved here considering this school,where i am sending my daughter,academically it's really gr8, teachers are doing their best to bring each students ahead.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2006

I am so pleased with this school. They have so many wonderful programs to offer to our children. The principal is so very much involved. The parents are also very much involved as well. My child has learned so much in this school year. I am amazed with the progress he made from September till June. I can't say enough about this wonderful school.
—Submitted by Cris B, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
98%

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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

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

All Students78%
Female81%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian72%
Hispanic67%
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian89%
Hispanic72%
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students61%
Female76%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian33%
Hispanic55%
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education32%
General education71%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant61%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students82%
Female76%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanic81%
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant82%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Hispanic64%
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant72%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian73%
Hispanic91%
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant88%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 54%
Hispanic 15% 20%
Asian 14% 8%
Black 6% 17%
Two or more races 4% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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223 Rhode Island Ave
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone: (856) 667-3303

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