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Kuser Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 336 students

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Posted April 20, 2010

Both of my children attended Kuser Elementary. I found this school to be challenging and stimulating. The teacher are great and stay in contact with you. They really do love our kids. The willingness of the staff to impart positive outlooks and to encourage the students has made the experience here great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2005

My child is very new, so far the school has been great the principal is very nice and seems to really care about them and the school. The teachers are excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2003

I think Kuser is a wonderful school with the highest quality teachers....we loved the school so much, the teachers were all top notch, and my sons Ryan and Alex both thrived there and loved their school....We need to appreciate our teachers more because they are the ones that help shape our childrens future, along with us...they deserve our utmost thanks and respect...Kuser's School Principal, Teachers and staff are the cream of the crop and have my eternal gratitude for giving them a strong learning foundation!
—Submitted by Jayne Bauman, a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

Kuser School has a dynamic principal and teaching staff. Both my children graduated from Kuser. Both children were A students and had wonderful learning experiences at Kuser as well as social. It is a well rounded school. My children got their foundation at Kuser and were more than ready to enter middle school. I will always be grateful to the staff at Kuser School for all they have done and for making a mark in the lives of my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2003

I think this school could be so much better. The PTA is fantastic. However, the change in Principal almost every year is frustrating. I think the lunch aides need parenting skills. They are too hard on the kids. They are just kids. The teachers are wonderful and they will work with your child. Absolutely love the speech teacher. However, the nurse and guidance need some common sense.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2003

My child has graduated from this school. I don't think they prepare the children very well for Middle School. Lack of teacher support for the child. More concern over under achievers than over achievers. Of course due to more Federal funding. They don't work with the gifted child. More emphasis on trival things than school work.
—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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
44%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%
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 Students35%
Female47%
Male28%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
White48%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged39%
Special educationn/a
General education51%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant35%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students45%
Female57%
Male37%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Special educationn/a
General education51%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant45%
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 Students32%
Female39%
Male21%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Special educationn/a
General education36%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant32%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students55%
Female46%
Male68%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
General education54%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant55%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students77%
Female74%
Male80%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant77%
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 Students37%
Female63%
Male20%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White59%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Special educationn/a
General education51%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant37%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students76%
Female83%
Male71%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education21%
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 36% 54%
Black 31% 17%
Hispanic 25% 20%
Asian 4% 8%
Two or more races 3% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 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 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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70 Newkirk Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08629
Phone: (609) 631-4155

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