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zero!!! that what they deserve! a bunch of them only prefer the GT students, I was a former students once! They never help me to get my future started! I had to do everything myself! They was favoritism over student who had good grades!!! And ignoring the students who needed to be help the most! I'm glad now that I see my child accomplishing his or her dream! And the ones they favorite the most in the beginning of my school year, are the ones who's dealing with drugs, jail time and also teenage pregancy.
—Submitted by a parent
Im one of the students from Abington Ave . Elementary School ! Im really proud of being one of them , We might not have a lot of fancy stuff but we have ALOT of love to give . I would like to say Thank You to all staff of Abington for alway being there for all of us especilly Mrs.Velez our Principal . By The Way I hope Mrs. Andersan our new superintanted liked our school . :)
Wonderful administration and a loving and caring staff! Beautiful "family"!
—Submitted by a parent
Abington is unique, it has an extremely caring faculty who has the interest of it's students as a top priority. It offers great music instruction and art to all students and an a+ band. Academic scores are in the top scores also. It is crowded because it is a great place.
—Submitted by a teacher
I was a former student of ABAve and my time there was successful and positive. The teachers are postive and the GT program is very rewarding and challenging. Socially, this school made me more open to different kinds of friendships. If it were not for the great foundation i received at this school, I would not be the greast scholar I am today.
—Submitted by a student
good school and it helps students to get in to the work and activities kids do very well.
—Submitted by a parent
This school has alot of learning after school programs and has a good reputation as far as education. I have not yet experienced any problems. It really all depends on the child to want to succeed in life.
—Submitted by a parent
I don't know where they get off putting all the stars up for etracurricular activites either! The only program this school offers is music and it's only for 5th graders! The after school program is so over crouded they're not even accepting new students so don't even count that one. And just try getting in touch with my daughters teacher is a nightmare I still haven't recieved a call to reshedule our parent teacher confrence!
—Submitted by a parent
I am a 7th grader of Abington as of September 2008. Some of the teachers have attitude problems. Also, the students are crazy.
—Submitted by a student
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The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.
77 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.
77 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.
81 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.
81 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.
81 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.
89 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.
89 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.
73 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.
73 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.
65 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.
65 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.
73 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
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The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.
73 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
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The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.
73 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
| All Students | 53% |
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 42% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 55% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 63% |
| English language learners | 50% |
| Non-migrant | 53% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 53% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 64% |
| Female | 71% |
| Male | 56% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 61% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 36% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 71% |
| English language learners | 42% |
| Non-migrant | 64% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 40% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
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
| All Students | 27% |
| Female | 43% |
| Male | 12% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 28% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 35% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 27% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 56% |
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 59% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 60% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 62% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 56% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 46% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 79% |
| Female | 76% |
| Male | 83% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 80% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 88% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 79% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 62% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
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
| All Students | 27% |
| Female | 25% |
| Male | 28% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 24% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 36% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 27% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 62% |
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 64% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 63% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 60% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Special education | 41% |
| General education | 72% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 62% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 36% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
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
| All Students | 43% |
| Female | 26% |
| Male | 58% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 27% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 49% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 43% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 75% |
| Female | 66% |
| Male | 84% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 77% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 60% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 80% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 75% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 67% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
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
| All Students | 31% |
| Female | 41% |
| Male | 22% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 34% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 37% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 31% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 23% |
| Female | 28% |
| Male | 19% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 23% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 26% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 23% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
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
| All Students | 58% |
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 55% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 57% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 74% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 58% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 51% |
| Female | 66% |
| Male | 40% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 52% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 64% |
| English language learners | 18% |
| Non-migrant | 51% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 18% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 69% |
| Female | 75% |
| Male | 65% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 71% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 85% |
| English language learners | 36% |
| Non-migrant | 69% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 36% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
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
The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.
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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
| 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 |
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
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| Hispanic | 77% | 20% | ||
| Black | 14% | 17% | ||
| White | 6% | 54% | ||
| Asian | 3% | 8% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | N/A | 0% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | N/A | 0% | ||
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 85% | N/A | 30% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 16 | N/A | 12 |
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