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Public School | Grades 1-5 | Washington Township

Birches Elementary School is located in Turnersville, NJ and is one of 8 elementary schools in Washington Township School District. It is a public school that serves 363 students in grades 1-5.

Birches Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New Jersey in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Birches Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Birches Elementary School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Birches Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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416 Westminster Blvd, Turnersville, NJ 08012

(856) 232-1290

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 363

49% 51%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Birches Elementary School had 13% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Jersey had 32% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

88%

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

Two or More Races

Washington Township District Spending

$14,602Per Pupil

The Washington Township spends $14,602 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Washington Township District

10:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Birches Elementary School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the NJASK

What is it?

The New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) is an annual test used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of three levels: partially proficient, proficient, or advanced proficient. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Birches Elementary School

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Washington Township District Spending

10:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Test Scores

About the NJASK

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

Language Arts Literacy

Math

Language Arts Literacy

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Science

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