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Thomas A. Edison Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 1104 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 15, 2012

I for starters along with many other parent think this school is a disgrace! Although there are some good teachers who actually enjoy what they do and helping the kids I must say that the administrative staff doesnt quite feel the same! They are rude and unhelpful they always have attitudes and favor certain parents and students also they always have excuses and can never answer a question honestly. My child was suppose to get extra help with reading and it was never issued to her when asked about it i got the run around or how my neice is in a resourse class and they put a teacher who has no patience with children and also shouldnt be an aide yet they found her worthy enough to be in such an attention seeking class if asked would i recommend this school to another my answer would be no it is unorganized and ridiculous looking to change my daughter and neices school for the upcoming year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2010

In our case, the school is our pre-k teacher. She is great and really take care of our kid.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2007

I am a teacher and can't wait to leave. The school leaderships is horrible. I am embarrassed to say I work here.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 16, 2006

Very good school, pays special attention to each student's needs, and definately very educational.
—Submitted by Anima, a parent


Posted April 7, 2005

The administration is unhelpful. The teachers do not emphasis English as a primary language. Overall I find the staff unwilling to supply information.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2004

I love this school my chld was there since k-7 grade because we moved but she's been in 4 different schools and this was the one she best liked and didnt get in trouble! She had good communication with her teachers and the principal is just all so nice. He really does his job well. I would recomend this school to everyone and even though my daughter plays for a different school she still says 'go rams'
—Submitted by Maria Tobar, a former student


Posted September 11, 2004

This is a great school for your child. From kindergarden to eighth grade, they are all well educated students. The schools has 2 school yards, a cafeteria, and a pool. There are over 2,000 kids in the school so your child won't be lonely.
—Submitted by angelina joelee, 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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
78%

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 59% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%
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.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
63%
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 Students54%
Female65%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education62%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant54%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former73%

Math

All Students62%
Female58%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education72%
English language learners49%
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former57%
Limited English Proficient Former73%
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 Students35%
Female44%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education43%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant35%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former33%

Math

All Students56%
Female53%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education14%
General education64%
English language learners60%
Non-migrant56%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former49%
Limited English Proficient Former46%

Science

All Students73%
Female78%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education29%
General education84%
English language learners60%
Non-migrant73%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former69%
Limited English Proficient Former72%
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 Students32%
Female31%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Special education11%
General education40%
English language learners19%
Non-migrant32%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former27%
Limited English Proficient Former38%

Math

All Students64%
Female58%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special education16%
General education75%
English language learners56%
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former50%
Limited English Proficient Former43%
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 Students55%
Female54%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education27%
General education67%
English language learners28%
Non-migrant55%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former36%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students75%
Female71%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education55%
General education86%
English language learners48%
Non-migrant75%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former55%
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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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
Hispanic 96% 20%
White 2% 54%
Asian 1% 8%
Black 1% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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507 West St
Union City, NJ 07087
Phone: (201) 348-5965

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