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Oliver Street Elementary School

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Posted Friday, June 14, 2013

My name is steven chen and I use to be in Oliver but I tranfer at fifth grade . Anyway while being there it was fun and I really learn a lot.But I missed my friends too.


Posted March 29, 2013

My school is fun, you learn alot and its just the best. most of people's life is chaged like me I was a girl that didnt like school but now im in Oliver Street School I get honor roll.I think I improve more and I can do alot of things. I like how all of us can learn happy we can all do this. My school dont need improvement its amzing - student at oliver!!!!


Posted November 11, 2010

Oliver street has change its even better this year new prinicipal new everything the inside is great the teachers some have been transfer lazy ones has gone out and the rest who cared they were kept into the school with a new prinicpal he keeps on track on everything im glad they've change the rules its about time they are now concern with the safety keep track on students education they make it fun to learn rules there must be followed and i havent seen no other best middle school in newark except oliver im glad that these words are coming out from me because i know its true


Posted January 3, 2007

This school year for my child has been a nightmare. I dont think the schools is really that great is for this reason that I will tranfer my child out. Teachers dont care. They are not really motivated the teach our children they are to stress out on there personal issues
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2005

This is my sons first year at oliver and i can say this is a pretty good school when it come to his teacher she is great keeps my well informed on how my sons is doing he loves her. The principal is at great leader for this school she is a sweetheart. One thing i do have to say is when it comes to the safety of our children this is a big concern some of the staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2004

oliver is greatexcept some teachers that are always stressed out with their students but the principals are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2004

In my opinion oliver is a great school to go to. Of course with exceptions of some teachers and the office staff. Oliver is a very united school, and is capable of doing many things. People in there say that 'we are a family' and that is true. Some of Oliver's teachers send out a very good attitude that students should look up to. In this school they have all kinds of activities to be involved in and no one can say that this school does not give opportunities because it does. I'm not a big fan of going to school, but once I get there I can say that I don't really mind because I know I have teachers and friends who care for everyone inclusing myself!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 4, 2003

My daughters and I have just moved and they had to go to another school but I was reading the comment made by another parent and I strongly disagree, my daughter was also in special ed and I had not one problem with her at all and she was in many different activities, such as best friends, and chorus. I do agree many of the parents don't seem to be involved like they should be but that is not the schools fault only the fault of the parents themselves. The office staff was always very helpful as well as Mrs. Golden and Mrs. Reimer. and all the teachers as well will be missed greatly by my daughters and me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2003

My child is in Special Education Class at this school. My daughter begged me the entire year to take her out of the school. My daughter only went on 1 trip. Had no concert, plays or involvement in any school activities. The attitute of most of the staff is very negative towards the special education students. This negative attitude has rubbed off on to the students and they were treated like outcast the entire year. They should have a bit more consideration towards these children's emotional well-being. I believe this school needs to be educated starting with the office staff, every teacher and all the students. It was a great dissapointment to see my child become a child that did not enjoy going to school. This entire comment is for the entire school with the exclusions of Mr. Whittaker and Mrs. Maged who are the only teachers aware and capable to handle these children. They also gave my daughter hope and assurance that not the whole world is like that.


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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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

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 59% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
100%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
82%
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 Students74%
Female74%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
White72%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
General education82%
English language learners73%
Non-migrant74%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former69%
Limited English Proficient Former63%

Math

All Students91%
Female86%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learners91%
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former88%
Limited English Proficient Former81%
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 Students58%
Female62%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
White67%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education33%
General education67%
English language learners15%
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former52%
Limited English Proficient Former67%

Math

All Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Special education67%
General education91%
English language learners40%
Non-migrant82%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former79%
Limited English Proficient Former97%

Science

All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special education67%
General education100%
English language learners47%
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former83%
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 Students62%
Female67%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
White65%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special education41%
General education68%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former65%
Limited English Proficient Former69%

Math

All Students94%
Female100%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education82%
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant94%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former90%
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 Students56%
Female63%
Male51%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Special education40%
General education61%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant56%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former46%
Limited English Proficient Former56%

Math

All Students83%
Female89%
Male77%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education63%
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former69%
Limited English Proficient Former78%
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 Students42%
Female44%
Male40%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Special educationn/a
General education42%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant42%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students60%
Female64%
Male57%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Special education62%
General education61%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former64%
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 Students70%
Female79%
Male61%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special education56%
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former50%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students57%
Female63%
Male51%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White68%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special education45%
General education63%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant57%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former36%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education53%
General education82%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant74%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former57%
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
Hispanic 56% 22%
White 34% 52%
Black 9% 16%
Asian 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff French
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • NJ Chamber of Commerce Just for the Kids Award (2008)
  • NJ Chamber of Commerce Just for the Kids Award (2007)
  • NJ Chamber of Commerce Just for the Kids Award (2006)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:25 am
School end time
  • 2:55 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Mr Havier Nazario
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Fax number
  • (973) 465-4873

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
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
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball
  • flag football
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track
  • Volleyball
  • flag football

Arts & music

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

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104 Oliver St
Newark, NJ 07105
Phone: (973) 465-4870

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