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James Madison Intermediate Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 595 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 4, 2013

This is a good school. My son says that the teachers work hard to make the children understand concepts and problems.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2011

This school is terrible the principal is the most ignorant person that you would ever want to come in contact with. The teachers basically run out of the school at 3:20. They promote bullying by pretending as though it does now happen. If you can avoid this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2009

This is a wonderful school!Teachers are so nice.The principal is very kind too.Many programs that include classes,grades and even the whole school.It is a perfect school for new children and kids wils love the play ground.The gym teachers keep kids in shape.I would recomend this school for anyone.My years of being in this school(3 years) had been very fun.Also,a primary school is right next door so smaller sibiling can go there,.Thta to is a great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 3, 2008

I love this school! teachers are wonderful, hardworking, really go the extra mile. plaenty of tutoring opportunities as well. Extra curricular activities are limited, but you have to pick and choose your battles!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2008

Fabulous teadhers and staff. Hard working students, great friends of my sons. Teachers are dedicated to working after hours with chldren. Plenty of tutorng oppotunities. I heard it is expanding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2006

The academics are above average and good for an elementary school. However, there are few extracurricular activities. The school asked children to donate balls for recess. Basketball hoops are missing nets. The large field has many bumps and depressions which makes it easy to twist an ankle. The teachers keep good records of students' progress and appropriately challenge them. Overall, a very good school academically. PTA seems to be cliquish.
—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.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%
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.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

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

All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black57%
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education41%
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students97%
Female98%
Male95%
Black71%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education77%
General education99%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant97%
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%
Female86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education23%
General education89%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant94%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian99%
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
General education99%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 Students85%
Female88%
Male84%
Black53%
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant85%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students95%
Female93%
Male96%
Black82%
Asian98%
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education73%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
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
Asian 74% 8%
White 16% 54%
Black 7% 17%
Hispanic 3% 20%
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 10%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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838 New Dover Road
Edison, NJ 08820
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Phone: (732) 452-2960

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