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Glen Meadow Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 588 students

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3 stars

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Posted February 5, 2011

I just moved here and the principle at Glen Meadows has been great helping resolve a problem i had with my daughter's bus. I feel so comfortable with her that i feel like i can go to her for anything!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2009

My daughter has absolutely flourished at this school. All of her teachers are caring and encouraging. They are approachable and willing to help with any problems the student may have. Many extra curricular activities are available to the students. I'm very happy with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2008

My child has had nothing but problems since going to this school. They talk about a no bulling policy but do not enforce it. Can't wait for her to get out of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2007

Excellent school, Excellent and caring staff. Great deal of extra curricular activities for students. My son has excelled while at Glen Meadow.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2007

I have nothing but good things to say about this school. My son was struggling when he was in teachers..his teachers were more than helpful and with e-mail updates between me and his teachers we always knew were he stood. Good school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2007

If I had it to do over again, I would not send my child here. Most teachers just don't care and are clueless, the child study team sits around drinking coffee all day, the principal just cares about her image! The school leaves me with a bad feeling! Look into your other options-private school , Charter School of Sussex County(Free, but there's a waiting list!) , or even home schooling. Good luck!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2007

I think most teachers at this school are mediocre. A lot of the teachers just lecture like college professors. At this level, the students need a lot more than that. The school does not nurture the whole student, in my opinion.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2007

It's run like a factory of education. Most teachers just care about their subject matter and not their students as human beings.(With the exception of Mrs. Lawson and a few others) My experiences dealing with this school are mostly negative.
—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 61% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
67%
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 82% in 2012.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%
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%
Female66%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Special education30%
General education72%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Special education52%
General education75%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant71%
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 Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students78%
Female73%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant94%
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

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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 Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

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 91% 54%
Hispanic 6% 20%
Black 2% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 8%
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 13%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
Phone: (973) 764-8981

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