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Roselle Park Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 489 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 28, 2010

I am currenly a student at RPMS. It is an amazing school, that has taught me so much so far. All of the teachers strive to do their best to make sure that every student gets an outstanding education. Our school has many great programs like : anti-bullying, safe relationships, homework club, and many other things that keep our school running smoothly. We also have great guidence councilers, who are trained to help you out with any problems you may have. Mrs. Grasso is a wonderful principal who keeps all of the students in check, and Mr. Shriner is an awesome vice principle who cares about each and every individual student who walks the halls of our school. I think that anyone who knocks our school doesn't know how remarkable Roselle Park Middle School truly is.


Posted November 23, 2009

i like the school and the teachers are wonderful. The principal does a good job keeping the school safe. The police department also does a good job making sure that the children are safe when they leave the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2005

I was a student of this school and ths school is truely amazing. They have a wonderful merit system so children really try hard to behave at their best and when ou behave you get great rewards. You barely see a single F at that shcool. Teachers try the best of their ability to makesure a student gets a good grade. And i really loved goung to that school. I had to move and after a while i moved I felt empty and i missed RPMS so much. All the students are welcoming and are very kind and each student is unique you don't need to worry about gangs or bullies there. Your child is safe and if you have a disorganized student then the teachers and staff will help you. And for parensts can get very involved and you know if your child has a bad grade or is misbhaving.
—Submitted by Reshmie Menotelly, a former student


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 65% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

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 61% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
62%
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.

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
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%
Female77%
Male59%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special education18%
General education76%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former50%
Limited English Proficient Former50%

Math

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education46%
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former85%
Limited English Proficient Former88%
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 Students56%
Female68%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian58%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Special educationn/a
General education65%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant56%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former18%

Math

All Students74%
Female81%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education32%
General education82%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant74%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former53%
Limited English Proficient Former64%
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 Students84%
Female95%
Male76%
Black74%
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education44%
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former62%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
Black47%
Asian89%
Hispanic74%
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education17%
General education84%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant75%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former62%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Black74%
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education61%
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant85%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former77%
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 51% 54%
Hispanic 34% 20%
Asian 8% 8%
Black 6% 17%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 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 26%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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57 W Grant Ave
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
Phone: (908) 245-1634

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