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Number 1, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 739 students

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Posted May 31, 2007

This school has been able to mold the minds of many students who have been given the ball to go with it the extracurricular activities are good but with the lack of space on the school grounds their is a reason as to why their are few activities the school is Small and with a Pre-k built in front of the school it has defiantly altered the direction and the potential of the school . Much credit due ,to the volunteers and employees . More adults should be employed better suited plan makers need to be hired these kids don't live in a wealthy towns. They need more state support and government intervention stop investing in police but more into the schools the mayor lives 1 block down on Randolph street he should visit the schools
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2006

My biggest complaint about this school is the curriculum. There seems to be little to get our children involved in. I must admit I've no complaint with the staff (the teachers DO work with the kids); Instead my concern is the lack of activies for the extra acheivers. Their seems to be nothing to really challenge them. I would love to see an afterschool program for advanced children or maybe a seminar for parents teaching us a way of challenging our kids minds more efficiently.
—Submitted by Carol Santana, a parent


Posted June 5, 2005

The teachers and staff are very involved in the students lives. There are plenty of programs available to the students and parents such as after school care, basketball, chorus and etc. I feel that that my daughter has achieved a great level of intelligence thanks to the attention that she receives here. This school has come a long way and will continue to improve over the years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2004

Overall the school has the basic needs of the students. I do not believe that it goes above and beyond of what it is required to do. For instance their is no after school programs. No basketball, or any type of music, unless you are gifted and talented. Granted there are many intelligent kids but some kids are good in math while others are good in music and when they are not offered to do this you could lose a lot of potential. I also feel that because we are in a city, that a lot of the teachers, not from the city, do not understand what our families are going through and tend to stereotype them into being on welfare or not caring, but the opposite is true. The majority of our families are workers and do their best to take care of their families. Don't Judge Us!
—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 67% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
76%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
66%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
51%
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 Students37%
Female50%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education14%
General education46%
English language learners24%
Non-migrant37%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former29%
Limited English Proficient Former39%

Math

All Students57%
Female55%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education64%
General education62%
English language learners45%
Non-migrant57%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former48%
Limited English Proficient Former54%
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 Students35%
Female30%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education37%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant35%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former17%
Limited English Proficient Former12%

Math

All Students65%
Female57%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education68%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant65%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former42%
Limited English Proficient Former35%

Science

All Students88%
Female81%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant88%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former71%
Limited English Proficient Former77%
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 Students23%
Female27%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged17%
Special educationn/a
General education31%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant23%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students63%
Female64%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Special education28%
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant63%
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%
Female56%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
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 Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education54%
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former73%
Limited English Proficient Former83%
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

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
Hispanic 82% 20%
Black 8% 17%
Asian 7% 8%
White 2% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 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 81%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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390 Van Houten Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
Phone: (973) 470-5501

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