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73 New Jersey Schools Recognized for High Achievement
2007 Just for the Kids NJ Benchmark Schools Announced by Business Coalition for Educational Excellence
Trenton, NJ (May 20, 2008) – The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce has announced its list of 2007 Just for the Kids—New Jersey Benchmark Schools (The statewide list of schools is attached). Benchmark Schools are schools designated by the BCEE for attaining high rates of student achievement on the state’s HSPA (High School Proficiency Assessment), GEPA (Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment), or NJ ASK (Assessment of Skills and Knowledge). A total of 73 schools throughout the state received this honor.
Assessment data are annually posted to the Just for the Kids—New Jersey Web site at www.just4kids.org. Just for the Kids (J4TK) is a powerful tool that helps educators analyze data about their schools to use toward creating blueprints for improvement or continued success. The Just for the Kids Web site presents fair and relevant pictures of a school’s performance by comparing them with schools with similar student populations.
“The Just for the Kids—New Jersey Benchmark Schools should make everyone proud of what is possible in great educational environments,” said Dana Egreczky, president, Business Coalition for Educational Excellence. “We hope these schools will stand as role models for others around the state. We owe our young people the best chance for a rewarding future.”
About the BCEE
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
2007 Just for the Kids Benchmark Schools:
Grade 4
Proficient/Advanced Proficient
Ann Street, Newark
Atlantic Avenue Elementary School, Haddon Heights
Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School, Haddonfield Borough
Grant Elementary School, Ridgefield Park
Harrison Elementary School, Livingston Twp.
Jefferson, Union City
Lafayette Elementary School, School District of the Chathams
Maud H. Abrams Elementary School, Lower Twp.
Millstone River, West Windsor-Plainsboro
Moorestown Upper, Moorestown
Oliver Street, Newark
Ridge Ranch, Paramus
Robert Treat Academy Charter School, Newark
Roberto Clemente, Paterson
Roosevelt, Ridgefield Park
South Mountain Elementary School, Millburn Twp.
Upper Elementary School, Englewood Cliffs
Veterans Memorial, Union City
Village Elementary School, West Windsor-Plainsboro
Village Elementary School, Montgomery Twp.
Improved
Augusta Annex, Irvington Twp.
Aura Elementary School, Elk Twp.
Clementon Elementary School, Clementon Borough
Cleveland Street Elementary School, City of Orange Twp.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Jamesburg
Lincoln Elementary School, Fairview
Number 18, Robert Morris Elementary School, Elizabeth
Oldmans Twp., Oldmans Twp.
Roberto Clemente Elementary School, Newark
Grade 8
Proficient/Advanced Proficient
Community Middle School, West Windsor-Plainsboro
Chatham Middle School, School District of the Chathams
Cranbury Elementary School, Cranbury
Demarest, Demarest Boro
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School, Wyckoff Twp.
Frelinghuysen Middle School, Morris
George Washington, Ridgewood
John Witherspoon, Princeton
McGinnis Middle School, Perth Amboy
Millburn Middle School, Millburn Twp.
Mullica Middle School, Mullica Twp.
New Providence Middle School, New Providence
Pearl R. Miller Middle School, Kinnelon Borough
Princeton Charter School, Princeton Regional
Robert Waters Elementary School, Union City
Thomas R. Grover Middle School, West Windsor-Plainsboro
William Annin Middle School, Bernards Twp.
Woodrow Wilson, Edison
Improved
East Newark Public Elementary School, East Newark
Haskell Elementary School, Wanaque
Horace Mann No. 6 Elementary School, Bayonne
Learning Community Charter School, Jersey City
Mary E. Volz Elementary School, Runnemede Borough
Robert L. Craig Elementary School, Moonachie
Grade 11
Proficient/Advanced Proficient
Cherry Hill East, Cherry Hill
Highland Park High School, Highland Park Boro
Hoboken High School, Hoboken
Madison, Madison Boro
Marlboro High School, Freehold Regional
Memorial High School, West New York
Millburn Senior High School, Millburn Twp.
Montgomery High School, Montgomery
North Bergen High School, North Bergen
North Star Academy Charter School, Newark City
Northern Valley Regional Demarest High School, Northern Valley Regional
Princeton High School, Princeton Regional
Ramsey High School, Ramsey
Ridge High School, Bernards Twp.
Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood Village
Summit HS, Summit City
Tenafly High School, Tenafly
West Morris Mendham High School, West Morris Regional
West Windsor-Plainsboro North, West Windsor-Plainsboro
West Windsor-Plainsboro South, West Windsor-Plainsboro
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