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Parent involvement
Maple is the best school at Maple we are like one big giant family. And everyone looks out for eachother. This school has amazing teachers , a very strong principal and very challenging programs.
this school is not good .ones you get to the 5th grade it is not good at all for the children it is alot of lack of attention and the teachers are not involed much.
—Submitted by a parent
I am a student of maple avenue and it is a wonderful school i have been attending for 7 years this is my last year i love them all class of 2008 i love maple good choice
—Submitted by a student
My child has gone to Maple Avenue for five years and now my child is at Big Maple in the fourth grade. We have gotten so much support from their teachers. I feel like my child is going to the best public school in Newark. My child loves to read and isn't afraid of Math anymore. The teachers go out of their way to help the kids understand and enjoy learning. We Lucked out this year.
—Submitted by a parent
I think maple avenue is a wonderful learning enviornment for students. Not only do you have wonderful teachers working at your side you have wonderful class mates to help you as you go down the way. I was very sad when I left maple in 5th grade, my wonderful teachers and friends but I will always remember the how wonderful maple was.
—Submitted by a former student
i think that maple ave is a gool school with me being a former student at that school and my whole family going there it hurted me when i left in sixth grade to attend private school but at maple i know that the teacher in that school will always have my back just as the students will this is the reason why i love maple my life has been there the teacher don't only teach but they make it fun by adding games as you learn.
—Submitted by sharonda hicks, a former student
I find the teaching staff at Maple Annex of very good quality. Their teaching potential is grossly limited because of very poor leadership, lack of supplies, discipline and parent involvment. These things constrict the learning ability of our children. The lack of concern in developing a childs potential is stagnent because the leadership is controlled by self advancement and ego, not concern of our greatest commodity, our children.
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The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.
51 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.
51 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.
52 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.
52 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.
52 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.
65 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 83% 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 65% in 2012.
46 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.
46 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.
52 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
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The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.
52 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 82% in 2012.
51 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.
51 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.
51 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
| All Students | 41% |
| Female | 44% |
| Male | 35% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 57% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 44% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 41% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 53% |
| Female | 41% |
| Male | 65% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 71% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 54% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 53% |
| 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 | 31% |
| Female | 30% |
| Male | 32% |
| Black | 32% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| 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 | 43% |
| Female | 39% |
| Male | 48% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 49% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 47% |
| 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 | 73% |
| Male | 76% |
| Black | 73% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 74% |
| 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 | 15% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | 13% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 15% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 18% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 19% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 15% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 52% |
| Female | 62% |
| Male | 42% |
| Black | 52% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 54% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 58% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 52% |
| 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 | 24% |
| Female | 26% |
| Male | 22% |
| Black | 22% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 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 | 24% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 29% |
| Female | 17% |
| Male | 37% |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 26% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 29% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 29% |
| 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 | 14% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | 12% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 13% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 17% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 18% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 14% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 21% |
| Female | 25% |
| Male | 17% |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 25% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | 15% |
| General education | 23% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 21% |
| 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 | 46% |
| Female | 47% |
| Male | 45% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 48% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 51% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 46% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 20% |
| Female | 16% |
| Male | 23% |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 19% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 21% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 23% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 20% |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 46% |
| Female | 37% |
| Male | 52% |
| Black | 45% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 55% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 32% |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | 51% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 46% |
| 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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| Black | 97% | 16% | ||
| Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
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| Asian | 0% | 9% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
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| White | 0% | 52% |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 90% | N/A | 33% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 11 | N/A | 12 |
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