Hampton Elementary School

Posted September 1, 2009

Beware - this is a substandard school by any measure. Moving into this school district was the biggest mistake we ever made. I had to remove my children from the school and send them to private school after finding out that the curriculum was below average, the students were unruly, even to the point of bullying the teachers, and the facilities were ill-kept. My kids transferred in from another school only to find Hampton's curriculum for their grade levels was several grade levels lower, i.e., doing in 5th grade what my kids had already done in 2nd grade elsewhere.
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Posted June 20, 2009

If you are looking for a small school environment with excellent teachers, a strong academic program, perhaps not many extracurricular activities, but a strong sense of friendship and community this is it. This school has excelled since the new principal took over in 2006. The music program is what you get in NYC schools - simply superb.science is stronger than any other school in the county . I can't stress the importance of kids growing up together in the same classroom for 8 years. It is a unique positive experience.
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Posted June 12, 2009

Hampton school has had the same teachers since the stone age with the exception of the music and spanish teacher. Major problems are not being addressed just ignored. I just looked at the NJASK scores and they were below the state average in several grades and the lowest in the county since our new board and principal have been involved. It is a small school and community which also has a disadvantage. I have addressed my concerns on several occasions without any resolution. I am not impressed with the current board and administration. Propert values have decreased and the average home owner can't sell there home because the taxes are so high. Beware home buyers!
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Posted June 11, 2009

The Hampton school went through an amazing transformation since the new principal ( Mrs. Hughes) came into office- within a year- the major problems were addressed head on and resolved - a superb music program- and top notch teachers came on board. We strongly recommend this school for anyone looking for a quality education. Most importantly, it is small and safe!!!
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