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Samuel T. Busansky Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 298 students

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Posted May 4, 2009

Both of my children went to Busansky and have long since graduated from High School. The school has always been staffed with caring, involved teachers and has had a wonderful office staff and Administration. One of my sons was diagnosed in 2nd grade with a learning disability and his teacher was paramount in heading him into educational success. I recommend the school completely.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2005

The quality of the programs is really quite good. The children have one or two 'specials' every day. The specials include art, music and PE. The teacher are vey supportive of the parents in trying to get a child to learn and grow. The children also recieve instruction in either Spanish or French starting in frist grade. The one real problem I have with this school system is the constent fund raising. The project are usually something the school does not need.
—Submitted by rita ingram, 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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

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 62% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

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 Students58%
Female60%
Male57%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students82%
Female70%
Male92%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students31%
Female40%
Male18%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
General education57%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant31%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students67%
Female64%
Male71%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Special education57%
General education76%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students93%
Female100%
Male82%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education86%
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students43%
Female52%
Male32%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Special education18%
General education62%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant43%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students67%
Female69%
Male64%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special education46%
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
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

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 51% 54%
Black 35% 17%
Hispanic 12% 20%
Asian 2% 8%
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 55%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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16 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
Phone: (609) 893-8141

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