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Somerdale Park Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 520 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 14, 2010

The teachers at this school are awesome. My daughter started Kindergarten this year and they told me she would be reading/writing by third marking period. Was doubtful, but much to my surprise, she is reading/writing at the K level. Way to go Park Teachewrs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

My children have been at this school for many years. One of my complaints is that after school activities are very political and have exercised favoritism. This is sad for the other children who would like the opportunity to shine.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2008

Administration above the principal needs a change. Other than that- most teachers are awesome! I have learned that parents need to be involved and stop blaming teachers for their child's misbehavior. It starts at home!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

The teaching staff is excellent all you have to do is email a teacher and your responded to within 24 hrs, most times sooner. My children are in 7th and 4th grade and while it hasn't been perfect every year my children are very happy here and the teachers they've had have been wonderful to them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2007

My son is going into 4th grade. This will also be his 4th year in this school. I hate it. We're looking into moving again just because of the school. There should be buses. He's constantly being bullied. They say there is a no tolerance rule, but they don't go by it. They did not have a principal for just about the whole 06-07 year. I thought I did my research before moving here. Obviously it wasn't enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2007

The quality of academics being taught is excellent. My daughter is being challenged while receiving honors and the teachers are always available if help is needed - before or after school. I have been encouraged to stop by and even sit in on any class at any time. If I have a concern, it is addressed immediately. There is also great communication among the teachers and parents. A simple email will put you in touch with any teacher at any time. My experience has been a good one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2004

The overall education is wonderful. They need to adopt a bullying stance as all three of my children are constantly being hurt physically and the school refuses to do anything at all.I wish that they were as good at protecting our children as they are at educating them.
—Submitted by James Todd, 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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
72%
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 65% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
73%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%
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 Students60%
Female72%
Male44%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students67%
Female75%
Male56%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Special educationn/a
General education79%
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

Language Arts Literacy

All Students54%
Female59%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Special educationn/a
General education61%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant54%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students67%
Female83%
Male54%
Black64%
Asian54%
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
General education84%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students86%
Female93%
Male80%
Black82%
Asian69%
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant75%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students78%
Female70%
Male84%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 Students58%
Female58%
Male57%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
General education71%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students58%
Female54%
Male62%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
General education68%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
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 Students77%
Female86%
Male69%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education54%
General education84%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant77%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students58%
Female61%
Male55%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special education23%
General education68%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students67%
Female68%
Male66%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education31%
General education77%
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

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 58% 54%
Black 28% 17%
Hispanic 8% 20%
Asian 6% 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 30%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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301 Grace Street
Somerdale, NJ 08083
Phone: (856) 783-6261

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