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Number 13 Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 464 students

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Posted August 5, 2009

Caring teachers and principal. Some are a bit too concerned with orderliness at the expense of individuality and creativity, but that's school life in the 21st century.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2007

My daughter is almost done with first grade and let me tell you this school got a new principal last year and it has proven to be a great experience for my daughter. she is making changes all the time for the better. The teachers are very hands and and will go out of ther way to help your child get the best education. for me they get my vote!
—Submitted by Arleen W, 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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
57%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%
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 Students58%
Female67%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
White62%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special educationn/a
General education65%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students71%
Female72%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant71%
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 Students40%
Female50%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
White45%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Special education18%
General education45%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant40%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Special education55%
General education70%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education73%
General education88%
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 Students46%
Female52%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
White39%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Special educationn/a
General education54%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant46%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
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
White 50% 54%
Hispanic 37% 20%
Asian 9% 8%
Black 4% 17%
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 25%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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782 Van Houten Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 470-2410

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