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Joseph H. Brensinger No. 17 Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 1199 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 17, 2012

I went to P.S 17 from K-3rd grade! I loved the time I spent there. It was a great learning experience. I wish to have come back but I'm already in High School. My favorite teacher ever was Mrs. Sanchez! I miss her so much! My music and art teacher were great there too! If I could contact them again, I'd love it with every bit of my heart!


Posted February 13, 2012

This s a terrible school , a true nightmare !!!!. If you have kid n this school please remove him or her immediately, they are very disorganized nobody helps you there ,I have been trying to request a transfer to another school but denied will have to get legal help to advocate for a simple transfer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2011

There is no real pre-k criteria, students are generally being observed not taught. My child everyday informs me that she naps, sings and plays with blocks and on the contrary I believe students should be taught how to identify & write their letters, numbers; learn the pronounciation of these letters etc...these are pre-kindergarten activities. In daycare my child was taught her colors and how to write. I feel as if she is still in daycare minus the learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

The reason to recommend this school for education is because of the consistent discipline, and the educational facilities provided to students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2009

The teachers at this school are very nice and are always willing to help out. The principal however is a completely diffrent story. She does not listen to you and talks over you. She wants everything done her way. I'm very glad that I now deal with the vice principle. It can't always be done my way but at least she listens to what you have to say.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2009

This school is very disorganized I'm so happy my son is done and my daughter is going to a different school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

I think that this school is very well put together/organized. My daughter feels very comfortable here. That makes me feel comfortable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2007

My son just started. Its was a mess. Disorganized, I was lost. No one helped me. Not helpful at all. We'll see how and if things progress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2005

This school is very nice. It's convenient for commuters via Light Rail. Drop-off/Pickup is fairly easy as well. They have nice teachers, and encourage a lot if artwork and computer educational exercises, which are very stimulating for the students. My children very much enjoyed the programs there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2004

Having four children in grades 5,6,7,and 8 I know each has had a good look at the school. I have been told by my children that the school is great and they never want to leave. I know my kids are in good hands beacause I have met their teachers and they are all very good with children and teaching. I love it!
—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.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
82%
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 65% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
52%

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

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
82%
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%
Female63%
Male47%
Black51%
Asian72%
Hispanic59%
White44%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education25%
General education69%
English language learners37%
Non-migrant55%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former42%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Black63%
Asian83%
Hispanic60%
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education55%
General education74%
English language learners52%
Non-migrant66%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former56%
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 Students47%
Female52%
Male41%
Black42%
Asian67%
Hispanic48%
White33%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special education29%
General education56%
English language learners14%
Non-migrant47%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former16%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students75%
Female80%
Male70%
Black74%
Asian100%
Hispanic72%
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
General education91%
English language learners25%
Non-migrant75%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former38%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black79%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education71%
General education92%
English language learners50%
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former62%
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 Students45%
Female54%
Male38%
Black35%
Asian47%
Hispanic48%
White58%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Special education59%
General education46%
English language learners21%
Non-migrant45%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former42%
Limited English Proficient Former67%

Math

All Students86%
Female84%
Male87%
Black83%
Asian89%
Hispanic89%
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education94%
General education88%
English language learners65%
Non-migrant86%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former78%
Limited English Proficient Former100%
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 Students35%
Female35%
Male36%
Black39%
Asian36%
Hispanic34%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education43%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant35%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students55%
Female54%
Male56%
Black57%
Asian53%
Hispanic58%
Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education50%
General education63%
English language learners13%
Non-migrant55%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former26%
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 Students36%
Female46%
Male24%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education48%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant36%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students44%
Female44%
Male44%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education37%
General education48%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant44%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former20%
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%
Female77%
Male52%
Black82%
Asian46%
Hispanic65%
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education55%
General education80%
English language learners12%
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former29%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students55%
Female57%
Male52%
Black59%
Asian58%
Hispanic53%
White50%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education46%
General education70%
English language learners10%
Non-migrant55%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former22%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Black73%
Asian58%
Hispanic59%
Pacific Islandern/a
White42%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education55%
General education75%
English language learners15%
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former26%
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
Hispanic 40% 20%
Black 35% 17%
White 12% 54%
Asian 11% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 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 86%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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600 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
Phone: (201) 915-6120

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