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Maywood Avenue Elementary School

Public | 4-8 | 477 students

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Posted October 7, 2009

my kids enjoy the school and i like the teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2007

Very good school, my son is happy there , teachers are very helpfull
—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 59% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

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

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
61%

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 82% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%
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%
Female75%
Male61%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant77%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
General education99%
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%
Female91%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic63%
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education54%
General education82%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students94%
Female100%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education54%
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students76%
Female81%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
Black67%
Asian91%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education47%
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant79%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students77%
Female71%
Male84%
Black33%
Asian91%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education59%
General education81%
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 Students91%
Female94%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students95%
Female96%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
General education100%
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

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 61% 54%
Hispanic 23% 20%
Asian 10% 8%
Black 7% 17%
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 15%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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452 Maywood Ave
Maywood, NJ 07607
Phone: (201) 845-9110

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