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Number 11 Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 454 students

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3 stars

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Posted December 17, 2012

Certain teachers are very caring and try to do their best but the leadership in the school is quite lacking. The principal is very condescending with parents and obviously is not happy in his position. It's a shame because the school has potential, but is in dire need of structure and discipline.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2010

My daughter attended this school and the teachers were wonderful, very professional!
—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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
53%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
59%
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 Students57%
Female70%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
White56%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
General education64%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant57%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students73%
Female70%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Special educationn/a
General education78%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant73%
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 Students46%
Female45%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
White45%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Special educationn/a
General education50%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant46%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students77%
Female81%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant77%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students88%
Female85%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
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

Language Arts Literacy

All Students51%
Female55%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special educationn/a
General education57%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant51%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students81%
Female80%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant81%
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

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 57% 20%
White 33% 54%
Black 7% 17%
Asian 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 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 45%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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147 Merselis Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
Phone: (973) 470-2401

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