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Veterans Memorial School

Public | PK-5 | 474 students

 

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Posted February 8, 2012

I love this school. The teachers are young, hip, and teach with fun. The school is bright, beautiful, and clean. The best school in Union City, NJ!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2011

My daughter is in the 1st grade. She absolutely LOVES this school. Every morning, it's so easy to get her up and ready. She actually looks forward to attending every day and not missing one moment. Everyday there seems to be a surprise at school. She's doing great in subjects.. 100% on all math and reading tests.. become Student of the month.. wants to be Student of the Month again.. Great School.. and the school continues to publish great results on the NJASK tests... They're obviously doing something right to get these great results.. it's important to check the School Report Cards...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2009

Veterans' Memorial is the kind of caring, nurturing environment every parent hopes their child will find within their community. Under the guidance of Ms. Lois Corrigan and her administrative team, a well-trained, innovative faulty encourage students to stretch their imaginations to reach new academic heights. With an impressive history of top district ASK scores, Veterans' is a school you definitely want to check out for your child!
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Posted January 26, 2007

This school is assome for my child.My child loves this school because the principal,teachers and staff are very nice.Every day when my child gets back from school I ask her how was your day and, she always tells me that she had a spectacular day.I have had my child in this school since first grade and she just loves this school.The principal just loves children and she wants to make learning fun for them.For exsample,the principal said if everybody dose good on their reading test,she will wear he P.J.to school.Put your child in this school and see how much fun your child will have.
—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.

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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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

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

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

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

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

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
69%
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%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education70%
English language learners55%
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former61%
Limited English Proficient Former69%

Math

All Students82%
Female81%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learners64%
Non-migrant82%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former76%
Limited English Proficient Former94%
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%
Female74%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former61%

Math

All Students81%
Female89%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education39%
General education89%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant81%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former86%
Limited English Proficient Former82%

Science

All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education46%
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former86%
Limited English Proficient Former86%
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%
Female52%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education63%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant52%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former52%

Math

All Students87%
Female84%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education92%
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former78%
Limited English Proficient Former82%
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 96% 22%
White 3% 52%
Asian 1% 9%
Black 1% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1401 Central Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
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