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Monroeville's Upper Pittsgrove Elementary School is a public school serving 410 students in grades PK-8.

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Ms. Martini is an excellent teacher. She is very creative and patient and her...
Upper Pittsgrove School is a great school overall. I feel my children are...
All of the former reviews are out of date this school has better technology,...
They should teach the kids to learn not to to pass a state mandated test....
Parent of learning disabled (LD) child. School lacks its own child study team.

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92% of students at this school are White.

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Posted March 24, 2011

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Ms. Martini is an excellent teacher. She is very creative and patient and her students love her. My grandson never attended pre-school before entering the pre-k program and she made him feel right at home. He looks forward to going his 3 days a week and wishes he could go 5. I feel he'll be ready to advance to kindergarten now thanks to the wonderful teaching by Ms. Martini.

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Posted February 4, 2011

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Upper Pittsgrove School is a great school overall. I feel my children are in a safe and caring learning environment. The Music department is a big highlight, but I am not sure how I feel about the Computer or Art dept. The Child Study Team seems budget oriented, but not uncaring. As a parent with a little one at home, I do not feel welcome to participate in fun classroom activities, e.g. parties. The principal is caring and involved with the students. He is also very available to the parents. Other than a few mild complaints, I believe that my children are getting a good education and that the staff really care about the students.
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Posted October 16, 2010

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All of the former reviews are out of date this school has better technology, and teaching staff then many others, great programs, the state testings scores are higher then former, books are a bit older now but that might have something to do with funding, great school i enjoy/enjoyed learning here

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Posted September 29, 2009

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They should teach the kids to learn not to to pass a state mandated test. This probably holds true for most schools but I only know this school.
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Posted March 14, 2008

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Parent of learning disabled (LD) child. School lacks its own child study team. County staff used, available in the school only 1.5 days p/w. No follow through by them. Teachers carry weight of helping LD children. There is a lack of support for teachers and lack of training in LDs. No set intervention programs for LDs other than speech & handwriting. Service providers for LDs (other than speech) are part time (2 days p/w). No behaviorist on staff, no student assistance counselor.
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Posted February 28, 2008

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Wonderful school; very hands-on and lots of teacher involvement. Terrific music program too.
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Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students	80%
Female	73%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	n/a
General education	86%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	80%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	94%
Female	87%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	n/a
General education	100%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	94%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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.

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students	68%
Female	89%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	n/a
General education	74%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	68%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	84%
Female	95%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	n/a
General education	89%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	84%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Science

All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	n/a
General education	100%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	97%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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 Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	n/a
General education	84%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	n/a
General education	95%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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 Students	76%
Female	88%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	n/a
General education	83%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	93%
Female	100%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	n/a
General education	100%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	93%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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 Students	65%
Female	83%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	46%
General education	72%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	65%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	50%
Female	61%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Special education	n/a
General education	63%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	50%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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 Students	84%
Female	95%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	n/a
General education	95%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	84%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	n/a
General education	63%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	56%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Science

All Students	92%
Female	89%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	n/a
General education	95%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	92%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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 Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	n/a
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	n/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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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By grade

Grade 3
 
9
Grade 4
 
7
Grade 5
 
7
Grade 6
 
8
Grade 7
 
6
Grade 8
 
5
All students
 
7

By gender

Female
 
8
Male
 
6
All students
 
7

By ethnicity

White

All students

By other groups

Economically disadvantaged
 
5
Non-economically disadvantaged
 
7
Special education
 
3
General education
 
8
Non-migrant
 
7
All students
 
7

Students
Teachers

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
White	92%	54%
Black	4%	17%
Hispanic	4%	20%
Asian	1%	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 average	State average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	19%	N/A	30%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per FTE teacher	9	N/A	12

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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