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Wilson Avenue Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 796 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 21, 2011

I am so very happy that my kids have gone to this school. Their staff and teachers are great! They really make the kids happy and make them work hard for their futures. I highly recommend Wilson Avenue to all the moms out there.
—Submitted by Sonia F., a parent


Posted April 20, 2011

I agree .. this school is wonderful. My kids have been coming here for years now and they love it.. the teachers, the school, the staff.. everyone is great. Definitely a school to rave about!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2011

This school is an excellent school because students are able to learn and feel safe at the same time & be able to get the vibe from teachers that they truely are there to help.


Posted September 28, 2009

They need more sport programs,arts more activitis.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2009

Great Staff and administrators. The building is so old. The Ironbound is in need of new modern facilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2008

Great school and wonderful caring staff from the office to the the aides
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2008

Great School!Many activities for the children. Soccer, Chorus,Band, Basketball, Tennis, and much more.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 26, 2007

along with Ann Street, this is an excellent school with great staff and teachers. I have at parent night met with Ms. Ruela and she is a top-notch educator.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2006

My child went there for Kindergarten. Out of the local school choices I felt comfortable choosing this one. They had plenty of activities and my daughter's teacher, Mr. Texiera, really motivated the kids and challenged the students based on thier personal abilities. He was readily available for conferences and gave tips/suggestions when asked. For Kindergarten it was fine. I can't say how well it fares for grade school levels. We relocated to another state after Kindergarten.
—Submitted by Delphine, a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

My children have attended Wilson Ave School for 4 years now. I have had very good and positive experiences there. The teachers and staff have always been very supportive and involved. The guidence and nurcing staff are awsome. They have free after school programs and a school band that they are developing. The staff are interested in developing strong ties to children and families. I have three children and they are recognized as a family and if one is acting up the teachers have always taken the time to inform a sibling so it gets to me or they call me personally.
—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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

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 62% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
81%

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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
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 Students55%
Female52%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White60%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education25%
General education63%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant55%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former41%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students64%
Female66%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education33%
General education75%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former24%
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 Students49%
Female45%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
White52%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education49%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant49%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former43%
Limited English Proficient Former39%

Math

All Students76%
Female78%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education78%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former71%
Limited English Proficient Former83%

Science

All Students93%
Female100%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former92%
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 Students52%
Female59%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
White56%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
General education67%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant52%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students89%
Female85%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education58%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former67%
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 Students44%
Female51%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Pacific Islandern/a
White49%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Special educationn/a
General education52%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant44%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students80%
Female74%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education55%
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 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 Students41%
Female41%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White40%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education48%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant41%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students66%
Female59%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Special educationn/a
General education71%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant66%
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 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 Students86%
Female93%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant86%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former91%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Special educationn/a
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant85%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former67%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students75%
Female74%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Special educationn/a
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant75%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former50%
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 60% 54%
Hispanic 38% 20%
Black 2% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 8%
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 83%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
portuguese
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Algebra Olympics & Math Olympics Awards (2009)
  • District Spelling Bee Award (2009)
  • National League Award (2009)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
  • portuguese
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
  • portuguese

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:25a.m.
School end time
  • 2:55 p.m
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Ms Margarita Hernandez
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Fax number
  • (973) 465-4911

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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

Don't understand these terms?
  • Spanish
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
  • portuguese

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
  • portuguese
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

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

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Our parents are highly involved in their child's education. they meet regularly for parent/teacher conference and attend all school wide performances . wilson ave school has dedicated parents and volunteers who are committed to working with staff and administration to strive for excellence. regular monthly parent meetings are held with high attendance rate.
More from this school
  • Wilson Ave School has dedicated and committed teachers whose focus is to educate all students ,preparing them for College while building Character and Moral development throughout all grades.
School leaders can update this information here.

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19 Wilson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
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Phone: (973) 465-4910

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