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Thomas Paine Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 374 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 23, 2012

my oldest completed paine while it was stil and IB school and we had nothing less than wonderful experiences there. with our second, who has special needs, we are also having a wonderful experience. we has gotten so much help for him there, and so much love from the staff. private school is not an option for him, and i can't even imagine that he would receive even near the assistance he need elsewhere. we love paine! great teachers, a rigorous curriculum. more than satisfied!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2008

Excellent character education, teachers, and administration. A+++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2008

Awesome school. Has the PYP program which is the elementary school piece of the IB Program. You can't pay for a better education. Teachers such as Mara Fallon and Mary Carperter are the best I have ever encountered
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

Great elementary school. 5 of the last 10 Cherry Hill West Valadictorians came through Thomas Paine. Small school with very good teachers.
—Submitted by 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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
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 Students80%
Female68%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education82%
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students85%
Female78%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education82%
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant73%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant85%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students81%
Female94%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic71%
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant81%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic86%
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 60% 54%
Asian 20% 8%
Hispanic 11% 20%
Black 7% 17%
Two or more races 2% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4001 Church Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone: (856) 667-1350

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