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Posted July 6, 2011
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Great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, greattt school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm in eighth grade at this school and i think that it has definitely changed, and not for the better. the school used to be a really great one, where i felt like i was really being challenged and learning to my full potential. now, almost the entire staff has changed, and it's just not the same. we don't learn much and teachers allow the students to basically do whatever we want. the beginning of the school year started out better, but all of a sudden we're doing things like 'circle time' where we talk about feelings rather than using that time for our research. and then the teachers wonder why no one has met their deadlines. Explore 2000 needs a lot of work if it wants to get back to the great school it once was.
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Posted November 25, 2009
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Well I am a 8th grader here at Explore 2000 and i think the program is going downhill. We don't really do anything inside the classes but sit there and talk to our friends. The teachers don't really care what your do, as long as you show them anything about what you did that day its fine with them. I am very dissapointed about how this program is turning out. I was looking forward to my last year, but now I just can't wait to get pout of here. The teachers need to become more involved and need to challenge us! At this point I feel as I'm back in 7th grade again. PLEASE IMPROVE!
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First off I'm a current 8th grader at Explore 2000. Over the pass three years this school has not met my needs and what i had expected in this progran. Coming into this school with out much knowledge made me question wether their teaching method was right for me. I think that this school could do alot better and could step up and be the top school but now this school is at the bottom of my list. The teachers are fine but the way this school is run is not what i want. Many of the students have complained and some have even left i think if the want this school to be the best have will have to make alot of changes.
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Posted November 18, 2009
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I love Explore 2000. My daughter is a new student and currently a 6th grader. He desire to learn is increasing everyday. As a educator I know the value of a good school, and Explore 2000 is at the top. Parent
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Posted October 30, 2009
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i am currently a third year(8th grader) at Explore 2000, and I think it is a great school. For the most part, the teachers really care about what we learn, not just academically, but in all aspects of our lives. With project based learning, we learn more than just school lessons. We learn life lessons. Also, because of the small class sizes and integrated learning, we are all like one big family. Everyone knows everybody, and it's a really nice atmosphere. We could get more extracurriculars such as sports, but this is an overall good school.
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Posted July 7, 2009
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We were very disappointed with this school for various reasons. A big reason was the reluctance to include parents in the teaching process. As pro-active parents of a 12 y.o, we expected the school to be much more accountable to us, and to value our role in our child's education. Very few memos were sent home about what our kids were doing, there were no events that included the parents, no contact info was given so we weren't able to contact other parents; website contains nothing of interest or value to parents except photos of the facilitators and students, no info about the facilitators or directors, no important dates like spring break or the last day of school. I believe my child learned a lot about being independent and doing research, and I think the program was very good at one time, but def needs improvement!
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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 65% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%
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 61% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
65%

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

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
83%
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 Students55%
Female64%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education55%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant55%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students64%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education62%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students64%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education62%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant64%
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 Students100%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant100%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students86%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant86%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students93%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education93%
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

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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 Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

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 29% 54%
Asian 27% 8%
Hispanic 23% 20%
Black 21% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 35%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Chinese (Mandarin)
Spanish
Polish
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Arts & music

Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Polish
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs Amy Lin-rodriguez
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (201) 369-5562

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  • Gifted / high performing
  • Independent Study
  • Virtual school
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Polish
  • Spanish
School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
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  • Creative writing
  • Drama

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  • Yearbook
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