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Jefferson Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 364 students
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Posted May 26, 2007
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From my personal experince with jeffeson school, i beleive this a great school! i have two children here and thay have recived all the help thay've needed! the teachers are great & will always take time to speak to you regarding any concerns. Thanks jefferson school & to the union city bourd of ed.
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Posted February 17, 2006
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A good school, offering great educational opportunities for the young mind. Enthusiasm and professionalism is manifested by the teaching staff as well as the principal and administration. Parents collaboration sums up the great package at Jefferson School.
—Submitted by Marlene S., a parent

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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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
90%

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 Students44%
Female76%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant44%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former29%

Math

All Students70%
Female81%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education22%
General education94%
English language learners77%
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former66%
Limited English Proficient Former47%
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 Students61%
Female57%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education64%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant61%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former53%
Limited English Proficient Former52%

Math

All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former93%
Limited English Proficient Former92%

Science

All Students91%
Female86%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former86%
Limited English Proficient Former84%
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
Hispanic 95% 20%
White 4% 54%
Asian 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Black N/A 17%
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 90%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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3400 Palisade Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
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