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THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SCHOOL FOR MY CHILD. GREAT SCORES, GREAT TEACHERS, GREAT AREA FOR THE KIDS.
—Submitted by a parent
EXCELLENT SCHOOL I AM A VERY PROUD PARENT TO HAVE MY SON ASSISTING 1ST AVE SCHOOL. MY CHILD COMES HOME WITH THE BEST GRADES, ALL BECAUSE THE TEACHERS TAKE THERE TIME IN HELPING MY CHILD. ALSO THIS SCHOOL AREA IS GREAT ALWAYS HAVE THE POLICE OUT THE SCHOOL TO WATCH FOR THE KIDS.
—Submitted by a parent
I am sorry to say but this school is not great at all. The principle is rude and the teachers well I have my reservations too. My sons teacher stated that he will pass all students who show effort. I'm sorry but children should not be pass/recieve a passing grade for efford. You cannot pass the NJASK or your SATs by showing efforts. Then there is the basketball coach (very irresponsible). The music teacher discouraged my son from playing because he missed a note (my son has been playing for 3 years). Teachers do not have the patients in this school, and it seems the leadership is lacking. My son told me how the principle screamed at the teachers (in front of the students). If you don"t have money to pay for private school, you child is stuck in less than mediocre education.
—Submitted by a parent
This school is the best school my children have ever attended. The teachers are so caring and so attentive. I have to say, when I first met the principle I didn't like her, we exchanged a few words which I thought were very inappropriate coming from a principle. It's been two years and I've learned her way. She really cares for the children and their education and the whole entire staff. We have to remember, she is just ONE person in charge of so much. I think she's doing a great job and so are the rest of the staff.
—Submitted by a parent
This School is HORRIBLE!!!! The principal lacks professional skills, and a lot of the teachers have no idea what they're doing. My daughter complains that when she asks for help with her math material, they refuse to help her. They give her attitude, and then she comes with homework and has no idea what she's doing. The principal is NO HELP!! I think it's time for a new administration and teachers that want to teach and see these students succeed!
—Submitted by a parent
I KNOW FIRST AV, SINCE MY TWINS GIRLS STAR 2002, NOW THEY ARE IN 8th GRADE AND I NEVER HAVE ANY COMPLAINT, ALL THE TEACHERS ARE GOOD SO I HOPE THAT FIRST AV. COULD WIN.
—Submitted by a parent
This school is horrible. Till this day my son cant read. They don't care about your children's education. Its sad to know that they laid off all these teachers and kept the bad ones. The principal actually laughed at me while I was pouring my heart to her about my concerns with son. Who to turn too.....please help!
—Submitted by a parent
I think that the teachers do not care what becomes of the children. Of course, I only have experience pertaining to one class where my child is, so, maybe it cannot be generalized. However, my own experience is that we have struggled through this year. They do not give the children homework. Why do parents have to ask all the time that they should give homework to our children? I thought this was a good school at the beginning, but I have been truly disappointed. I wish there had been a way to have known that this school is a failure.
—Submitted by a parent
This school is truly something special. Our school received the National Change Award and we are very proud of it. I am a student here and I've been here since Kindergarten. I'm garaduating in 6 days. I really like this school.
—Submitted by a student
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The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.
120 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.
120 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.
111 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.
111 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.
111 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.
125 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.
125 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.
120 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.
120 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.
105 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.
105 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
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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.
108 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.
108 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.
108 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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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
| All Students | 44% |
| Female | 51% |
| Male | 38% |
| Black | 71% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 52% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 44% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 58% |
| Female | 65% |
| Male | 52% |
| Black | 79% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 55% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 60% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 69% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 58% |
| 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 | 45% |
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 33% |
| Black | 60% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 44% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 54% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 45% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 67% |
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 70% |
| Black | 60% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 69% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 59% |
| Special education | 14% |
| General education | 78% |
| English language learners | 36% |
| Non-migrant | 67% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 78% |
| Female | 76% |
| Male | 80% |
| Black | 80% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 78% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Special education | 29% |
| General education | 87% |
| English language learners | 64% |
| Non-migrant | 78% |
| 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 | 48% |
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 43% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 49% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 59% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 53% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 48% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 65% |
| Female | 65% |
| Male | 66% |
| Black | 69% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 63% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 68% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 65% |
| 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 | 57% |
| Female | 59% |
| Male | 55% |
| Black | 58% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 51% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 61% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 57% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 75% |
| Female | 77% |
| Male | 73% |
| Black | 95% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 71% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 72% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 81% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 75% |
| 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 | 48% |
| Female | 59% |
| Male | 35% |
| Black | 63% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 48% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 48% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 52% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 48% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 61% |
| Female | 61% |
| Male | 61% |
| Black | 69% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 61% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 66% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 61% |
| 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 | 79% |
| Female | 83% |
| Male | 76% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 78% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 84% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 79% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 66% |
| Female | 72% |
| Male | 59% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 66% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 72% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 66% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 78% |
| Female | 79% |
| Male | 76% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| 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 |
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.
2012
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 | 81% | 20% | ||
| Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| White | 4% | 54% | ||
| Asian | 2% | 8% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 0% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | N/A | 0% | ||
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 87% | N/A | 30% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 20 | N/A | 12 |
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