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Schuyler Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 520 students

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Posted June 28, 2008

The school is ok. Not extraordinary but not too poor. Kids have plenty of activities to do.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 67% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
78%

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 59% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
62%

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 82% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
83%

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 Students57%
Female71%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Special educationn/a
General education66%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant57%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students72%
Female75%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 Students32%
Female36%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
White30%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged44%
Special educationn/a
General education38%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant32%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students76%
Female68%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
General education78%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students92%
Female88%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students53%
Female62%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
White65%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
General education57%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant53%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students57%
Female75%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special educationn/a
General education70%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant57%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students80%
Female71%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
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%
Female62%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Special educationn/a
General education69%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students63%
Female72%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Special educationn/a
General education72%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant63%
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 Students87%
Female90%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students78%
Female85%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students90%
Female92%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
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

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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 55% 54%
Hispanic 40% 20%
Asian 3% 8%
Black 2% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 34%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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644 Forest St
Kearny, NJ 07032
Phone: (201) 955-5105

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