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George B. Fine Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 316 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 8, 2013

Both of my children started school this year and we couldn't be happier with this school! The academics are right on target, the atmosphere is positive and every staff member we have come into contact with has been extraordinary! My son is in the preschool autistic class and his skills have skyrocketed! My daughter is in the afternoon Pre K program and loves it! I would recommend George B. Fine to anyone who will listen!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2009

We loved G.B.F we wish we could bring it to georgia with us. The teachers were great and are all missed. Gordon, Cipollone, Moles, Di Carlo. Kisses and hugs the Farrell's
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

I transferred my daughter from A CHARTER school that would berate the children in front of the class. Put children in inhouse suspension(That was not approved by the board, nor did they inform parent that this would take place) for not doing there homework correctly and so forth. While she struggled being transferred in the middle of a school yr. She did great and so far this year is doing well. I love the staff, principal and faculty.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2009

My husband and I are very happy with our daughters' progress. Her Kindergarten teacher, principal and the rest of the staff are excellent. We are very happy with Fine school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2008

I think this school is wonderful. And the people are as sweet as can be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2008

Excellent school, very nice teachers and the principal is great, my son was lucky to have Mrs. Camlin before she retired she was a great teacher and he learned alot
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2004

My son attended Fine School last year, and I was PTA president. I taught my son to remember his school name to say 'It's a Fine School', and it really is. The teachers care deeply. My son has been in special education since he was 18 months old. He is currently 9 years old. He has spent the last 4 years at Fine School. Last year he was mainstreamed in to a regular education class, he was uncomfortable and scared. His teacher gave him a dinosaur book, which is my son's favorite thing. She took the time to find out what he liked and helped him to feel comfortable in her class. We experience nothing but a top notch education from teachers who care. My son is Autistic and does not touch people, he hugged his teachers. That is a huge accomplishment. I truly is 'A Fine School'.
—Submitted by Audra Ruane, 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.

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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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
56%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

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

All Students48%
Female50%
Male46%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
White46%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged38%
Special education22%
General education73%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant48%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students80%
Female75%
Male82%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
White64%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special education72%
General education95%
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 Students30%
Femalen/a
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education38%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant30%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students60%
Femalen/a
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education71%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students87%
Femalen/a
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education96%
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

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
Black 31% 17%
White 30% 54%
Hispanic 29% 20%
Asian 10% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 63%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3800 Gladwyn Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Phone: (856) 662-8568

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