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Ann Street Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 1241 students

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Posted October 22, 2012

I do believe is a GREAT school; I have 3 kids and my older son graduated from this school...However, so far this year does not look like is going to be a good year. My son is a 4th grader and he is an honor student. He has been picked on...not from a student from a leadership and staff members which these are the people who he looks up to. As a parent I am very disappointed how some of the misunderstanding and issues has been handled with my son. Not everything is perfect like is presented....Is not a good feeling when your child feels intimidated :(
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2011

I'm moving from Union City NJ to market street in Newark NJ i need to know is this school is near to the adrees in Newark please help me!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2010

Because my daughter study in this school e our love Ann St. School
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2010

Because its one of the best school in the United States and my daughter attends this school .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2010

My daughter goes to Ann Street School, she has great teachers and has mantained honoral grades since 3rd grade !!! They work hard with the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2010

ANN ST. SCHOOL HAS THE BEST TEACHERS..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2010

I LIKE ANN STREET SCHOOL BECAUSE IT HAS EXELLENT TEACHERS AND THIS "SCHOOL" DEMANDS THE STUDENTS TO HAVE RESPONSABILITY. FINALLY, ANN STREET IS A GREAT SCHOOL BECAUSE IT HAS MRS. RICHARDSON AS A PRINCIPAL.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2010

Ann Street School is a magnet school and is an example for all schools. My kid gets up in the morning with a strong sense of wanting to go to school to learn. He has a goal of becoming super honor roll which he thrives for. At home he has a strong sense of completing homework as soon as he gets home. Demostrates strong dedication towards education which impresses me. When a school gives kids a strong example of being respectful, of being responsible and get a good education which is the school's moto, kids due excel and compete to reach that super honor roll goal. I'm very happy my kids attends Ann Street School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2010

Both of my nieces attended this fantastic school. They are bright, well-adjusted, happy children. I am looking forward to the privilege of having my daughter attend the Ann Street Elementary School as well!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2010

Because they always are worried for the students and use the best resources to teach.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2010

Ann Street School is a Blue Ribbon School, and the students, staff, and parents work very hard to keep it that way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2010

My son is an Ann St student. He is an honor student. After studying at Ann St. School he improved his behavior and his grades. He got 223 in Language, Art and Literacy and 299 in Math at the NJ Assessment of Skills and Knowledge .Ann St. team are making a great job. They deserve all prizes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2010

it is the best school ever. we have the greatest faculty and administration, and that is the reason why we are a blue ribbon school of excellence.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2010

I think they are very organized and they are helping my child to be a good student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2010

i love this school because all my children went there and came out as the best!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2010

I love Ann Street Elementery School because it is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and it has a high quality of learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2010

because my 2 daughters graduated at this school.And received a good educationamd good princaples.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2010

My daughter went there for prek and kindergarten. She left because we moved. She received a fantastic education. Her teachers at the Ann Street Annex were top notch. Ms. Rizzo and Ms. Gamba are by far two of the most wonderful teachers I have ever come in contact with. My daughter left Kindergarten reading and writing a two page book report, something she isn't really doing yet in second grade. Hats off to a wonderful group of teachers at Ann Street. You win my vote!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2010

Ann Street is a great school that has wonderful teachers that actually care and they dedicate themselves to provide the best education possible for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2010

Ann Street School helps kids a lot!
—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.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
69%
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.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%
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 Students76%
Female82%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education26%
General education86%
English language learners40%
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former63%
Limited English Proficient Former71%

Math

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education68%
General education92%
English language learners76%
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former84%
Limited English Proficient Former87%
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 Students64%
Female72%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Special education29%
General education72%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former48%
Limited English Proficient Former54%

Math

All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education91%
General education94%
English language learners64%
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former88%
Limited English Proficient Former95%

Science

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
White99%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
General education100%
English language learners73%
Non-migrant98%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former94%
Limited English Proficient Former100%
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 Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
White63%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special educationn/a
General education62%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former29%

Math

All Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education80%
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant85%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former73%
Limited English Proficient Former77%
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 Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant75%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former47%
Limited English Proficient Former67%

Math

All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former82%
Limited English Proficient Former92%
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 Students65%
Female64%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Special education15%
General education73%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant65%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former27%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education69%
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant79%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former43%
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 Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant94%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former64%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education91%
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former67%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education91%
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant96%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former75%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 55% 54%
Hispanic 42% 20%
Black 2% 17%
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 74%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff French
Italian
Spanish
Polish and Portuguese
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
  • NJ Bellwhether Elementary School Award
  • NJ Benchmark School

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Portuguese
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish and Portuguese
  • Spanish

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Honors track
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:25
School end time
  • 3:05
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Ms Linda Richardson
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Fax number
  • (973) 465-4185

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Honors track
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Mathematics
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Spanish
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Portuguese

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish and Portuguese
  • Spanish
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Twirlers, Ice Hockey
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Dance
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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30 Ann St
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Phone: (973) 465-4890

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