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Upper Township Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 441 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 17, 2011

Great Schools in Upper Township. All of the schools here are very good. Dedicated teachers and staff, far better than many surrounding school districts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2011

My son had the most uncaring woman I have ever met for a teacher there. She had no consideration for the children in her class. She would yell at them and embarrass them in front of the other children. She was so arrogant. The principal backed her, no matter what she did. Luckily he has retired.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2010

Because the teachers care for students as if they were their own children *****
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2010

Upper Township Elementary School is WONDERFUL! The parents, teachers, and students all work together to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 24, 2009

Upper Schools are wonderful. Caring and devoted teachers. There are no other schools in the area that compare. We moved specifically to Upper because of the schools and could not be happier. I agree the Elementary school is getting old and could be replaced, but the teachers and staff make up for this.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

We, too, we going to move out of the area (to another town in NJ), but I couldn't find another school that area that was even close to being as good as Upper and I am very glad we decided to buy another house in Upper instead. The schools and teachers are great. I agree the buildings could use some updating, especially the elementary school! It is a very safe community and we hope it stays that way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2006

A nice school with experienced staff. The building could use some updating but a very safe place for the kids to be.
—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.

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.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%
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

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%
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 Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
General education76%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant79%
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%
Female65%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Special educationn/a
General education65%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education35%
General education84%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education77%
General education95%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 54%
Black 2% 17%
Hispanic 2% 20%
Asian 1% 8%
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 12%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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50 Old Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
Phone: (609) 390-1242

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