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Walnut Street Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 841 students

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Posted May 17, 2008

From my very first day teaching at Walnut I was welcomed warmly by the administration and full staff. It is hard to find a school with positivity brimming at the seams. I can only hope to work in such a community for many years to come.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 7, 2008

My daughter was new to the school and they made her feel welcome and she did great making the transition.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2005

Walnut St. School has a very diverse population in comparision to other Township schools. Both my childrens have had great teachers there. The principal and staff are caring and helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 11, 2004

Although I am not a parent in the district, I have a relative who teaches at Walnut Street School and I have had the priviledge to visit the school on several occasions. The administration is not only efficient and great at what they do, they are also warm and caring...a great environment for the children of Toms River to be in. Being a kindergarten teacher, myself, in northwest NJ, I know what is needed to make a successful school and an even more successful safe and nurturing, learning environment for young children. The teachers at Walnut are dedicated to the highest standards of learning but they treat their students as individuals and work diligently to meet the needs of each one. It is a wonderful school in which to have your child attend!
—Submitted by 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.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%
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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%
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 Students64%
Female68%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education41%
General education68%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students76%
Female73%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education86%
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Students52%
Female57%
Male47%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
White60%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Special educationn/a
General education57%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant52%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education65%
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant82%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students96%
Female91%
Male100%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education88%
General education97%
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 Students60%
Female63%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White63%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special education29%
General education67%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students87%
Female79%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education95%
General education85%
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
White 60% 54%
Hispanic 22% 20%
Asian 8% 8%
Black 7% 17%
Two or more races 2% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 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 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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60 Walnut Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 505-5900

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