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Chancellor Avenue Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 460 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 8, 2009

wonderful learning enviorment
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2008

I have to agee with the previous writer. Chancellor was once a great school when Dr. West was the Principle. Now the school is drastically declining. My daughter attended from Kindergarten to 5th grade, and each each after Dr. West left, the education declined, I now have a 4 year old ready for entrance, but I am looking into private education or possibly moving out of the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2007

I am the same person that wrote the review in September 2003 and boy has this school changed--not for the better! Over the last year the school has lost a phenominal 4th grade teacher (Mr. Counsel)and a great Principal, Dr. West. The schools test scores and quality of education are declining. It is sad because this was once the 'school to attend' if you lived in Irvington. Now, I'm not so sure that it's any more superior to any of the other schools in the district. I'm happy that 1 of my children is graduating this year and the other is only in 2nd grade but we are moving out of the district to a much better school system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2004

As a graduate of 2001 from Chancellor, I could really say Chancellor has grown. Chancellor is now 1 of the top schools and Irvington and I'm proud to say I attended that school. The teachers are so caring and sweet. I give 2 thumbs up to the principals Dr. West and Mrs. boone. They're doing such an excellent jobs. Keep it up. And always remember chancellors #1. ~tanisha Barry 2001~
—Submitted by tanisha barry, a former student


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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
66%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
43%
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 Students52%
Female52%
Male52%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education60%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant52%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students45%
Female43%
Male49%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education54%
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 Students58%
Female75%
Male41%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Special educationn/a
General education68%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students71%
Female84%
Male58%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
General education76%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant71%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students83%
Female97%
Male70%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
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%
Female38%
Male28%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Special educationn/a
General education39%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant33%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students76%
Female88%
Male66%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former55%
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
Black 88% 17%
Hispanic 11% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
White 0% 54%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 67%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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844 Chancellor Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
Phone: (973) 399-6935

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