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Winslow Township School No. 4 Elementary School

Public | PK-3 | 443 students

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Posted October 3, 2012

This is by far the BEST school in Winslow! The teachers are professionals and experts, the principal is doing a great job forming a community. My children have found challenging and enriching experiences here and we wish they could stay here until middle school. Too bad the people of this township are too cheap to pass budgets to make neighborhood schools go to 6th grade! (the previous commenter obviously puts a lot of weight on their personal comfort, waiting until the doors are unlocked is standard procedure at EVERY public school!)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2011

This is by far the worst school my children have ever attended. We move quite frequently due to job relocations and we have seen our fair share of schools. Kindergarten homework is a joke and I fear my youngest will be ill prepared for first grade in the fall. I think we taught her more at home than she learned at school. I don't agree that if school begins at 9 am, that the doors to the school not be open until 9. Kids and parents are expected to wait outdoors, in the elements, until the doors are unlocked. By the time kids get settled into their morning and begin getting ready to leave for the day, the kindergarten class is half over. I am not at all surprised that this school does not have a rating. We are moving this summer by choice, in order to put our kids in a better school. If we are going to pay the taxes that we pay, the least they can do is improve these schools...and maybe even provide a bit of ac in the summer months so that my kids don't come home not feeling well and complaining of feeling dizzy and not being allowed more than 3 seconds at the water fountain twice a day. Horrible about sums it up.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2010

Great effort and dedication from the teaching staff. They work hard for our children and are always improving their teaching strategies and approaches to meet the needs of all learners. My children are thriving due to the teachers at School 4. Thank you for all that you do!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

My son has attended School 4 since Kindergarten in September 2007 and has already seen 2 principals. Ms. Clemens, the current principal is great and my son really enjoys learning. The school staff (teachers, administrative and maintenance) is fabulous! I wish the school went past the 2nd grade! Only down side is there could be more parent involvement; there are generally no more than 7 people who attend the HSA meetings and volunteer for school functions. Given the number of children who attend the school, that number should be tripled for every meeting at least.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2009

School 4 is a wonderful place to attend school. My child is getting a wonderful education and learning necessary social skills as well. The principal, Ms. Clemens, is dedicated to making sure each student is recognized and encouraged to be the best they can be. I am very happy with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2008

great school that response to the needs of the students and the parents
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2008

My sons have attended School 4 since Pre-K 3. The teachers and supplemental staff are excellent and commited to student achievement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2008

Both of my sons attended this school, Mr Ricketts the old principal retired last year. He was the best. really not that sure about Mrs. Lupia, havent really had to have any contact with her. Cannot give her a fair comment. while Mr Ricketts was the pricipal things were wonderful, he was wonderful and always fair. Willing to work with the parents and the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2007

Winslow Township School #4 is a great place for a child to begin his or her schooling experience. Unfortunately we don't live in the district anymore, however, we miss school #4 and its fantastic principal, its great teachers and it's fun atmosphere. My children loved school and loved learning when they were at school #4. Wish we could have bottled some of that and brought it with us to our new school district. We especially miss the book report competition which had many many children reading over 100 books per school year and writing book reports on each (yes one hundred!) just for the opportunity to dump chocolate and other messy stuff on the principals head at the end of the school year program. School #4 is what education should be.
—Submitted by T Sheppard-Williams, a parent


Posted September 5, 2006

This school is tops the principal can tell you any child's name. The teachers show such enthusiasm in their teaching. My child was in this school until 2nd grade and i will tell you its wonderful. The office staff is the best the principals secretary is like a troop leader for the whole school she knows each child personally. Great experience thanks school #4.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2006

We have been very pleased with our experience at this school. The small size is great for younger children. The teachers are active, caring and very involved in the childrens success! The front office staff knows all the children by name making this school seem as if it's part of a big family! We buy no school supplies, the children are given everything they need at the start of the year unlike many other districts in the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

Forest Hill is the best elementary school in palm beach county . The teachers and staff do there very best in giving our children a great education having 4 children that have attented this school it's the best neighborhood school around


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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.

Grade level

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

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 Students65%
Female80%
Male52%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Special educationn/a
General education78%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant65%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
General education84%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant75%
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
Black 62% 17%
White 27% 54%
Hispanic 6% 20%
Asian 5% 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 42%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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541 Kali Road
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Phone: (609) 728-2440

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