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Sunnybrae Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 361 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 15, 2010

I love the school. It has really helped my daughter blossom. She loves the work. I'm amazed at how fast they taught her to read.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2008

This school is in the top 10% in the state and it s easy to see why. Sunnybrae Elementary has an excellent principal and teaching staff. I have one son that has passed through with a solid foundation for middle school. My second son is in first grade and I m confident he ll receive the same quality education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2005

Many of the teachers are excellent. Some, even though tenured, still are excited about shaping young minds. Some, many tenured, need to move on unfortunately. One of the new teachers, Kelly Bednarek is absolutely fabulous with her teaching ideas. Definitely a keeper. Unfortunately with the politics in this school (as I'm sure in others), teachers like this may have a hard time staying. Safety is a concern at times in my opinion. Certain situations can be handled better. Overall safety is good, though. The principal is non-confrontational and I believe he can exercise a little more authority in some areas and much less in others. The things children get in trouble for are ridiculous and I believe some changes can be made here.
—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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

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 59% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%
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

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
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 Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
General education82%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students82%
Female86%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
General education82%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant74%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students74%
Female67%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
General education78%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant74%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students92%
Female90%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students62%
Female78%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
General education65%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students78%
Female72%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
General education81%
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

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 67% 54%
Hispanic 17% 20%
Black 13% 17%
Asian 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 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 26%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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166 Elton Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08620
Phone: (609) 631-4166

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