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Landis Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 487 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 22, 2010

the school isn't what I expected for my child. A few teacher's are doing a very good job. But others could do alot better. The principal is very unfair when it comes to discipline. The school has alot of bullying.
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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 65% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
58%
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 61% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
52%
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.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
70%
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 Students45%
Female51%
Male40%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Special educationn/a
General education51%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students73%
Female77%
Male70%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
General education82%
English language learners18%
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 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 Students40%
Female47%
Male32%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Special educationn/a
General education45%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant40%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students46%
Female57%
Male37%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Special educationn/a
General education52%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant46%
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 Students71%
Female74%
Male68%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education25%
General education76%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant71%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Special education25%
General education75%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant69%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former36%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students62%
Female63%
Male60%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education33%
General education66%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former18%
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
Hispanic 57% 20%
Black 22% 17%
White 18% 54%
Asian 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 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 70%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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61 W Landis Ave
Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone: (856) 794-6925

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