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Birches Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 482 students

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5 stars

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Posted July 5, 2011

I have my third child enrolled currently in second grade. She is excelling as did my first two. Both of them received a solid foundation that prepared them academically, musically, phycially and emotionally for a smooth transition to middle school. The teachers take a personal interest in my children and really do care about their understanding and growth.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2011

I have two children at this school and I love it!The pto is awesome and the teachers love the children.The got a new guidance counselor and she's ok.The principal is new and seems to be doing a good job.As long as I stay involved things will stay great!!!This is key to your childs education.Keep up the good work BIRCHES!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

The Principal & the teachers want all of the children to succeed & provide the tools necessary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Great program for children. Teachers are dedicated to educate young children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2006

This is a great shool. The teachers and principal are very involved and make a point to make sure your child does not fall behind. Parnetal involvment is tsrongly encouraged. Availiability of extra-curricualar activities is not as great as some of the other schools, they do offer them, howevere they tend to cost alot extra for the parent.
—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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

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

All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students88%
Female86%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
General education89%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education41%
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant74%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education91%
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White99%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special education95%
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 Students72%
Female75%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Special educationn/a
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant72%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students91%
Female87%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 86% 54%
Asian 5% 8%
Black 5% 17%
Hispanic 3% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 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 12%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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416 Westminster Blvd
Turnersville, NJ 08012
Phone: (856) 232-1290

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