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James Caldwell Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 237 students

 

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Posted September 15, 2004

The school is terrific. The principal, Ken Bernabe, makes it a point to know all the children and greet them and the parents everyday. The teachers are excellent.
—Submitted by Eric Schweikert, a parent


Posted July 25, 2004

Both my children went to James Caldwell Elementary and did very well. Warm school w/wonderful caring Principal - knows all the children's names and is very receptive to both children and parent requests.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

The comittment of the teachers as indviduals and as a whole, is what makes this school so wonderful and provides an excellent environment for learning. Parents are encouraged and allowed to be as involved as possible. Music (both choral and instrumental) and Art are not neglected. My third child is here and we could not be happier.
—Submitted by 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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

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

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
90%
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 Students83%
Female92%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education69%
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education92%
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students79%
Female88%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant79%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant96%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students73%
Female72%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant73%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students93%
Female91%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
General education96%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 52%
Hispanic 11% 22%
Asian 6% 9%
Black 6% 16%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 2% 0%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 6%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr David Rennie

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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36 Caldwell Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
Phone: (973) 376-1025

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