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Whitehouse Elementary School

Public | K-3 | 372 students

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted September 30, 2009

Our school is awesome! And it's great not to have to fight with your kids to get them to school in the morning! The teachers are just wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2009

So much energy from all the staff!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2009

the teachers are nice but sometimes can be really boring


Posted June 26, 2008

The school's atmosphere and educational standards have declined over the past 3 years. Too many good teachers are being let go or do not wish to stay. Educational training is lacking for teachers to afford them the ability to help all children learn effectively. It has become stuffy, cold and uninteresting. Does nothing to stand out or above any other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2007

Excellent staff. It is evident how much everyone cares about the children and their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2006

Great location and very well balanced school system. Teachers are excellent and caring.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

Grade level

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%
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 Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education81%
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education86%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
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

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 90% 54%
Asian 5% 8%
Hispanic 3% 20%
Black 1% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
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 4%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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50 Whitehouse Ave
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Phone: (908) 534-4411

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