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Land O'Pines Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 521 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 23, 2012

Great school , dedicated teachers and quality education ,my kid is lucky to have attended this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2008

My daughter is in the pre-school disabled program at LOP, and the school is amazing. She has made huge strides since starting, and the teachers really care. The principal takes the time to get to know all of the students names, and that says a lot as well. I am very happy to have her in such a wonderful environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2007

My son has attended Land of Pines for four years. Since Mr. Thompson has left, standardized test scores have risen but overall education has declined. After all the good reviews I was so disappointed in the quality of his education. His class spent over six weeks working on testing packets at the exclusion of all other academics. If Land of Pines is the best we have to offer our children in regards to public school, then this Nation is in serious trouble.
—Submitted by Patricia Grunseth, a parent


Posted June 22, 2006

I went to Land O' Pines for 1st through 6th grade. I am now a college graduate. I loved this school, the teachers, and especially the Pricipal, Mr. Thompson. My teachers still remember me and so does he. It is wonderful to have that kind of a connection and I had a wonderful education. - D.K. '95
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 17, 2006

Land O Pines is a really good school, with great teachers. PTA is great as well.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 9, 2005

Land o Pines is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2004

My son has attented LOP for 3 years. He loved being in LOP. I loved the staff their. They all made me feel like my son was always safe. The best thing is that one day I brought my nephew who is 18 years old to parents day with me. Mr Thompson and Mrs. Cuccia actually remembered my nephew. That alone says alot. My son and I miss everyone very dearly. Keep up the great work.
—Submitted by diana Beal, 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.

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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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%
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%
Female72%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students83%
Female79%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students90%
Female84%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant90%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education99%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 Students68%
Female73%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant68%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 84% 54%
Hispanic 6% 20%
Asian 5% 8%
Black 3% 17%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Two or more races 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%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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1 Pirates Way
Howell, NJ 07731
Phone: (732) 751-2489

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