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Laura Donovan Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 475 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 27, 2011

i think LDS IS THE best school if not better than others imho i think it exceeds better than private schools
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2010

We love Laura Donovan Elementary School because it feels like a family. Everyone is always willing lend a helping hand.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2010

Fantastic teachers, amazing principal, successful PTO and wonderful families!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2010

The Laura Donovan community truly cares about the children and its proven each day by the enormous participation and dedication from parents and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2010

They provide a lot of community building activities for the students and families
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

LDS is a wonderful place to learn
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

Because LDS is like my family. its an amazing place filled with amazing people
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

It is a great community with a wonderful, caring staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

The most amazing people are in and involved at this school. There is no other school like it!! My children love everything about LDS!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

The teachers and staff are great with the children and it really feels like home.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

The Laura Donovan community is warm and welcoming. Everyone looks out for each others children, and truly cares about their well being. The teachers are invested, and show great pride in making school a wonderful and rewarding experience for both the children and the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

Excellent teachers, supportive staff, safe environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

The atmosphere at Laura Donovan is nothing short of 'home away from home'. Each and every student and parent at Laura Donovan feel like they are part of one big family. The staff and students wear their school pride on the ever present smiles that grace their faces daily. The attention given to the individual student is outstanding, truly no student is forgotten, and every student is cherished.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

Laura Donovan has an incredible group of teachers! The PTO is second to none!!! The spirit activities occur weekly ....wearing school colors ...having a crazy sock day....favorite sports team jersey day. LDS celebrates Fire Safety week with Fireman visits and fun activities. We celebrate just about everything that keeps the kids spirits up and the families involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

LDS is a family school. The environment is fun but the kids are learning at an incredible pace!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

Laura Donovan has wonderful teachers and staff who truly care about all their students. The school spirit is high because it is a fun learning environment where everyone feels a part of the family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

Best kids, best parents, best teachers, and best Principal!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2010

A wonderful place to learn!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 13, 2010

My grandkids got a great education there.


Posted October 12, 2010

I love this school becasue of the caring and kindness shown to the students by all the teachers,office staff and lunch room supervisors.
—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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%
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 Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant82%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students91%
Female88%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White99%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
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

Language Arts Literacy

All Students69%
Female75%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant69%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students75%
Female63%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
General education79%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant75%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
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 Students82%
Female85%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education69%
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant82%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students95%
Female92%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education92%
General education96%
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
White 77% 54%
Hispanic 10% 20%
Asian 8% 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 10%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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237 Stonehurst Blvd
Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: (732) 431-3321

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