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Willow Grove Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 292 students

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5 stars


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Posted September 3, 2008

The teachers and staff at Willow Grove are excellent. They work with the Kids and really pay attention to thier needs. They welcome parent envolvement and interaction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2008

I like the teachers in the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2004

My Daughter loved this school! She was excited to go to Willow Grove every day. You will make your best friends you will ever have there. She is now in eighth grade and will always remember the amazing times she had at this school. We moved, so now she lives two hours away from little old Hackettstown, and still spends times with her best friends that she made in Kindergarten at Willow Grove. She says that her favorite teacher of all time was Ms.Helmsteter, a first grade teacher(at the time)at Willow Grove.This will be your child's favorite school! I garintee it!
—Submitted by Rhonda Byrd, 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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

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

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

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

All Students85%
Female93%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education73%
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant85%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education92%
General education100%
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 Students65%
Female72%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White65%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
General education73%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant65%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students89%
Female88%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 68% 54%
Hispanic 18% 20%
Asian 12% 8%
Black 2% 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 23%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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601 Willow Grove Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Phone: (908) 852-2805

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