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Howard L. Emmons Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 343 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 23, 2012

My nieces and nephew started here and now my oldest son started this year. I have to say Mr. B is the most wonderful teacher I HAVE EVER MET! He works hard with the kids... they excel because of his hard work and dedication to his students. I have talked to many parents who have had kids in his classes before and even this year and am not surprised at all they say the same.His Aid, Miss Vanessa is wonderful too. My son loves going to school. Mr Beebe, the principle is wonderful as is the entire staff. Everyone in this school teachers, teachers aids, office personnel, principle right down to the door security and lunch people are all kind, considerate, and put the children first! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this school!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2011

My daughter attended Emmons School for K-4th grade and it was a fantastic school. She had excellent teachers who challenged her academically. The principal was also very involved and cared deeply about all the students. One of the best things about Emmons is all of the activities made available to the students. They had chorus, sports, clubs and a whole bunch of night time events for families- from tree-lighting and fall festival nights to passports around the US and a pajama party. We also enjoyed the Daddy/Daughter Dance and the Mother's Day Tea! It is a great school that is really built around the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2010

This is a great school. The teachers and principal get very involved with the students and fun activities for families after school. My daughter excels in all her academics and is part of the exceptionally gifted program. The principal of the school is great with the kids. He is cares a great deal for the students and is one of the nicest people I have ever met.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2010

leadership. This principal gets personally involved with the students and brings a caring and nurturing quality to the entire student body. He is caring and on the forefront of the latest and best educational research and practices. Consequently, Emmons student and staff population functions as a highly trained, well-educated, close-knit family.
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Posted April 23, 2009

We love this school. The staff is caring and receptive and has really helped my son progress. Lots of family activities and opportunites for parental involvement. The principal is wonderful! I couldn't say enough good about Emmons!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2009

My son attends Emmons and has done extremely well during the past 3 years. The school has implemented an enrichment program which he was selected to be a part of and he enjoys it immensely. I must say initially I was skeptical about the school, but the teachers and staff have shown that they truly care about the children's intellectual growth and their well being. I give Emmons 5 stars.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2008

Emmons is one of the best elementary schools in Pemberton Township, I'm very happy that my son is attending this school. The principal Mr. Beebe is wonderful and the teachers and other staff members are very friendly and treat everyone like family. All the activities are fun, entertaining and exciting. They make learning fun for my child, helping them maintain an interest in school. I can't wait for my other son to attend the 4 yr. old program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2005

I really like this school. I have 3 children and all have or will go to emmons and I wouldn't want them to go anywhere else! Mr. Beebe is nice and all the teachers have been great! Th Activities are always fun and they worked well with my child that has SLD!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2004

This is the greatest school, with a caring staff. We hated to have to leave it.
—Submitted by Christine Selmon, 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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/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.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant71%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Students73%
Female72%
Male73%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant73%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 Students61%
Female68%
Male55%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
General education65%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant61%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students84%
Female77%
Male91%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education85%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 59% 54%
Black 30% 17%
Hispanic 9% 20%
Asian 1% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 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 50%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 6N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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14 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
Phone: (609) 893-8141

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