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Evergreen Avenue Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 315 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 16, 2013

I love this school. The teachers are so dedicated to the students and their craft. Our current teacher, Mrs. Dixon works so well and patiently with our daughter. Our teacher last year, Mrs. DePaul, was also super helpful and patient. The principal Mr. Viverdelli is kind and patient. My daughter adores him. He welcomes me whenever we are there for activities. He lets the kids have fun and learn at the same time. This is school is awesome.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2010

I truly believe that this school needs a lot of work! My grief starts from the moment I drop my child off - horrible parking situation, rude children, and no staff supervison outside of the school. My daughter says her day goes well, but I spend more time at home going over everything as if it were the first time she has seen it. The end of the school day is no better than the beggining regarding the horrible parking availability, rowdy kids using horrible language that will walk into you and say it was your fault. I am moving after one year of this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2009

My daughter goes to this school, and I wonder if it's the same school other reviews commented on... While I believe my daughter is getting at least a basic education here, I find it could be better if the administration would actually address the ever growing problem children that take away from the teachers ability to teach those that want to learn! The current administration needs to worry less about placating parents of problem students, and worry more about this schools rapidly shrinking ability to be able to give its students the education they deserve. Weapons, multiple 'bully' issues, multiple repeating offense (ejected from class) disruptions. Homework coming home that is incorrect (errors in asked questions to be done). The school is like others in the area, the teachers, some very new to teaching, have a tremendous hill to climb with no apparent admin support which in turn affects student abilities to learn!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2009

My little girl attends Evergreen. The teachers and principal are very involved in her well being. Though the student to teacher ratio is high, i feel that my daughter is receiving plenty of one on one attention. She does very well in school and loves what she is learning as well as her teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2009

Evergreen Ave is a wonderful school. As a teacher from another district, I am very more than satisfied with the quality education my child receives.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2007

I have a fifth grader presently attending Evergreen as well as 2 other children who attended and are now at the high school. We have been involved with this school over the past 11 years and have never had a bad thing to say about it. The teachers are great as well as the administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2007

We have a fifth grader who has attended Evergreen Ave. since preK. We are very satisfied with the quality of the teachers and administration of the school. It has won numerous state awards and has been recognized nationally. Class size is reasonable and there is ample opportunity for individual students to excel. The PTO has become increasingly involved in the past few years, with very positive effects. We are happy to have been a part of the Evergreen Ave. family.
—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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
33%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

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

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
62%
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 Students33%
Female47%
Male24%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White36%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education11%
General education44%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant33%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students42%
Female47%
Male39%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
White50%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education62%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant42%
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 Students44%
Female44%
Male44%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education56%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant44%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students60%
Female56%
Male67%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education70%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students80%
Female78%
Male83%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 Students37%
Female55%
Male26%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education59%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant37%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students63%
Female73%
Male58%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education23%
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant63%
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
Black 54% 17%
White 29% 54%
Hispanic 15% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 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 50%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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160 North Evergreen Avenue
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone: (856) 853-0125

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