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North Arlington Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 357 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 23, 2011

Principal needs to learn how to work with parents so they can make sure there are safeguards in place for a child with a disability. Family's need to let them know the experiences they have gone through with this principal and his willingness to work with parents to ensured the child gets an appropriate education for the child's unique disability.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2010

This school does a lot for the money they get. The teacher are one of the lowest paid in Bergen County. The teachers that are there really care or they would leave and go to neighboring towns and make $10,000 more.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2010

the principal is alright not that great. but the kids there are very friendly and our tests grades are actually pretty good. and some of the students dont participate thats not the teachers fault but some of the teachers cannot teach well.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 13, 2007

Horrible administration, completely disconnected from the children. A few exceptions, but overall, the principal has no control over the kids and lacks leadership. The students are barely passing the standardized test. For the taxes that go into this town, there's no reason why this town isn't up to par with the rest of the County.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 65% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
82%

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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
97%
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 Students67%
Female80%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special education47%
General education73%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students84%
Female92%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special education65%
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students63%
Female65%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Special educationn/a
General education71%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant63%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students75%
Female82%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant75%
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 Students95%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education96%
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
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

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 81% 54%
Hispanic 16% 20%
Asian 3% 8%
Black 1% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 17%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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45 Beech Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
Phone: (201) 991-6800

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