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Wantage Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 484 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 27, 2010

Politics...Politics...Politics. Take it from someone who knows. The staff is not treated well. The children are the ones who lose. Unfortunately, many of the teachers and administrators who have the children's interest in mind do, too.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 30, 2010

Great school. Teachers are outstanding. The principal is not the best leader, only thinks about how to please the superintendent not the kids, faculty or parents. Listens but doesn't put forth much effort. Otherwise the education is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2009

Im very Happy with the Wantage School. I couldn't be Happier with my daughter's Teacher this year. She is in the 5th grade in Mrs. Speck's Class. She is my far the best teacher. She is helpful and very caring. She does a GREAT job!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2008

I am very pleased this year my children have great teachers from this school and believe me my oldest child had 2 horrible years there the teachers she had were horrible thank good one of them retired and unfortunately the other is still teaching. The gym teacher is awful and disliked by all the kids which is sad very
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2008

Great School! i am very happy with the teachers and staff. They are all helpfull. I am very happy with the child study team as well and appreciative of the helpfullness they offer to my daughter, and they answer all my questions and hear my concerns. i love this school but we recently moved to a new home and had to change schools, and we, my daughter and i who is now going into 4rth grade miss wantage school very much, may you all like it as much as we did.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2007

I believe their should be after school program for students who need extra help in language arts and math.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2006

The Wantage School is a fabulous place to learn. I have one child who has already left the school and one still there. The teachers and staff are dedicated and motivating. It is apparent that they love their jobs. The principal is great! He is able to command respect while maintaining his sense of humor. The children really like him, as do the parents. I am very proud to be a part of this learning community!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2006

The child Study Team is very professional and willing to go the extra mile to get the special services needed for children with dissabilities. The IEP meetings are 'pleasant' insted of the usual 'war zone'.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2006

My child has completed this school and for the most part it was awful good. The phys. ed teacher was a nice man he's gone now. 4th gr was a pleasure Leanzo she was great loves her job & her class. She has the drive and compassion to teach & get the job done. Nerrlinger was awesome, also. Both of these teachers love their jobs. Bulling in this school a huge problem. Principal usless, for the most part.
—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.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
68%
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

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%
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.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
75%
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 Students61%
Female82%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Special education14%
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant61%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students77%
Female83%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education52%
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant77%
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 Students62%
Female68%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Special educationn/a
General education72%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students70%
Female68%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Special educationn/a
General education70%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White99%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 Students66%
Female71%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education25%
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant66%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education65%
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant81%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 54%
Hispanic 6% 20%
Black 1% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian 0% 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 18%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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815 Route 23
Wantage, NJ 07461
Phone: (973) 875-4589

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