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McGalliard Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 275 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 8, 2010

Three children went through McGallaird, great teachers and great foudation for our children to build on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2009

Mcgalliard is a terrific school .Is it warm sometimes ...ah , yeah , just like every other older elementary school .If thats the first complaint , then your missing the point . The teachers are excellent , very caring and show interest inside and outside the school .mcgalliard prepares it's students for the next level , no question . We feel very lucky to have our children educated at mcgalliard .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2008

This school is terrible. Overheated, art-from-a-cart, no advanced programs for readers, just to mention a few drawbacks. Teachers and administration is unresponsive and PTA is political.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2008

needs more aircondidaing and more good food
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2008

my children have both had great experiences there. they have a good PTA, and I have been able to help in the classroom numerous times! The teachers are wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2005

Great school, great teachers, lots of opportunities for parents to get involved!
—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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
54%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

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 62% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
72%
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 Students67%
Female65%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special educationn/a
General education72%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students78%
Female73%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 Students61%
Female76%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
General education68%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant61%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students84%
Female95%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students93%
Female100%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students33%
Female39%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White30%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Special educationn/a
General education32%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant33%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students65%
Female72%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White67%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Special educationn/a
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant65%
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 62% 54%
Hispanic 19% 20%
Black 15% 17%
Asian 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 28%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1600 Arena Drive
Hamilton, NJ 08610
Phone: (609) 631-4158

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