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Lucy N. Holman Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 690 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 27, 2012

Lets update reviews since there has not been a new review in several years. My daughter just finished Kindergarten. She will be attending first grade. First the school. There are some trailers but all in all the facility is adequate. The teachers are very intelligent and helpful. No issues there. My daughters teacher was adequate not exemplary. My issue is the half day system. If there is room to offer after care for the same students then make the class all day. The curriculum was not challenging. The instruction was the same thing she had in Pre K. I understand why the US lags behind in math and science. There was hardly any instruction in this area. Almost all parents had their kids in Pre K so there is no need to repeat the same lessons. This is not a problem of the school, however the district and state needs to increase the level of instruction. I suggest putting your K student in a private school for this year. The cost is almost the same for all day K compared to Holman aftercare cost. I will post more about first grade when I have more to report. Remember parents we pay for these schools so we have every right to request accountability and expect excellence.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

excellant staff problems are addressed quickly
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Holman is a wonderful school. The teachers are caring and fun!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2008

This is an excellent school related to dedicated teachers who find creative and individualized ways to advance each child to their maximum potential.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2008

I am a Proud Parent of 3 children that are attending the Lucy Holman Elementary School!! Academically, my childeren are flourishing...Socially, my children and well rounded....And most importantly my children feel safe and happy at Holman!! Great Staff, Great Community and Amazing leadership by our new Principal Mrs. Licitra!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2007

Very disappointed with this school, it has no tech advances and is very much behind in academic programs for kids. Parents are forced to seek outside help to get their kids where they need to be academically. Not a school of choice.
—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.

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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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
80%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%
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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%
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 Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education39%
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students94%
Female93%
Male96%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education88%
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students76%
Female80%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education61%
General education78%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students89%
Female86%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education89%
General education89%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Special education95%
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students70%
Female74%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special education31%
General education76%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education94%
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 86% 54%
Hispanic 7% 20%
Black 5% 17%
Asian 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 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 16%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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125 Manhattan Street
Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: (732) 833-4620

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