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Number 1, Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 293 students

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Posted January 7, 2012

Teaching at this school is definitely NOT sub-standard. This school has raised the bar and challenges each and every student to work to their full potential. If you are looking for you child to be challenged, this school is for you.


Posted October 8, 2008

Teaching at this school is sub-standard. My son just started the 3rd. Grade and he is doing pre k work -- he did much harder work at school 5 in the second grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2007

I know it's not the school but i think it's the kids that go to school some of them are really bad but an general it's not bad school the staff is nice. My son is coming from a total different school , he was and a private school (catholic) and i always think catholic schools are the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2005

This school is not the last school you'll want to choose. I'm a former student of School 1 and I don't think it's that bad. The people there are nice and friendly. It's one of the most best schools in the that area anyways.
—Submitted by Meagan King, 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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
41%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
49%
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 Students44%
Female50%
Male36%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Special educationn/a
General education53%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant44%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students65%
Female61%
Male70%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant65%
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 Students41%
Female41%
Male42%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged37%
Special educationn/a
General education53%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant41%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students66%
Female56%
Male75%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Special educationn/a
General education70%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant66%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students86%
Female82%
Male91%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students45%
Female53%
Male38%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Special education15%
General education54%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant45%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant77%
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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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
Black 58% 17%
Hispanic 30% 20%
White 10% 54%
Asian 1% 8%
Two or more races 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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728 No Wood Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
Phone: (908) 486-2668

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