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West End Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 301 students

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Posted October 2, 2005

I have a child in the Gifted Program and another who is enrolled in the Metroplis magnet, which caters to and nurtures the entrepenuers in our children. The appearance of the aging school may make any concerned parent cautious about sending their child there, but what the school has to offer the students academically, whatever magnet they are in, more than just makes up for it. Some of the teachers could improve their people skills, but the administrative and supportive staff are very caring and helpful when it comes to what is best for your child. It is the perfect school for parents who like to be envolved with their childs educational experience. And it offers a pretty nice selection of extracurriculur activies/sports teams.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2004

The Long Branch Public Schools have done a magnificent job of raising student performance as a result of Whole School Reform. Long Branch is one of 30 at-risk 'Abbott' districts in the state of New Jersey. The success story in Long Branch begins at the elementary level as documented by student achievement in the state assessments. Facts, not opinion: In the spring of 1999, prior to the implementation of the Whole School Reform model Success for All, 33.9% of Long Branch general ed. (not incl. Sp. Ed. & LEP) 4th graders passed the ESPA Language Arts Literacy subtest. In just three years, by the 2002 ESPA administration, 71.2% of the 4th graders passed this test, an increase of 38.3%. Long Branch narrowed the gap to the state average by 13.7% in that time. The math passing rate increased from 35.9% to 55.5% in those years. See Department of Education website.
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Posted January 30, 2004

In my opinion: West End is the best of the 3-4-5 public grade schools in a deeply troubled school district. Like all public school students in Long Branch, every student at West End must take remedial-level classes under the 'whole school reform' program peculiar to failing public school districts in NJ. I suggest that parents obtain and scrutinize the test results, the 'Abbott District' curriculum, and other objective information, before allowing their children to attend any public school in this district -- though if they must, then West End is preferable to other schools in the system.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
57%
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 Students46%
Female58%
Male33%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
White46%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education49%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant46%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education76%
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

Language Arts Literacy

All Students37%
Female38%
Male36%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
White61%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Special educationn/a
General education36%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant37%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students78%
Female71%
Male84%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students36%
Female32%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education36%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant36%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students71%
Female76%
Male63%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education71%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant71%
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 36% 54%
Hispanic 35% 20%
Black 24% 17%
Asian 5% 8%
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 69%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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132 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Phone: (732) 222-3215

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