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Number 4 Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 714 students

 

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Posted November 6, 2011

P.S. #4 has a very attentive staff, and I find that the curriculum is quite rigorous considering the town where this school is located. The teachers seem well qualified and also care for the students. I wish more parents would attend the monthly P.T.O. meetings and become more involved with the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2004

I think Ps # 4 is a good school for many reasons. This school has everything you would want your kid to go to school, it's an excelent school. I'm sad i've to go the Middle School and not graduated there. It's an honor for me to be in the school. It's the best !
—Submitted by Miluska Delgado, a student


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 67% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%
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 65% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
General education84%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former47%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students89%
Female88%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former59%
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 Students52%
Female51%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Special educationn/a
General education58%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant52%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former33%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former80%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students94%
Female97%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant94%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former93%
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 Students44%
Female51%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Special educationn/a
General education53%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant44%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special education69%
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant79%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former77%
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 Students63%
Female69%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Special educationn/a
General education67%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant63%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former46%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students87%
Female85%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former55%
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
Hispanic 95% 22%
White 4% 52%
Black 1% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 9%
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 80%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Sixto Cardenas

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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6300 Palisade Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
Phone: (201) 553-4070

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