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School District of the Chathams School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

58 Meyersville Road
Chatham, NJ 07928
Morris County
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PH: (973) 635-7542

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Grades K-12
3582 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

98% (2008)

97% (2007)

97% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

99% (2008)

99% (2007)

98% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

97% (2008)

97% (2007)

97% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2008)

97% (2007)

96% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

96% (2008)

96% (2007)

96% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

98% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

98% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

97% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all elementary schools in this district

NJ ASK By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	91%
Non-migrant	99%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	87%
Non-migrant	97%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	79%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	95%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	67%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	89%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	88%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	66%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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 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.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy

97% (2008)

98% (2007)

96% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

92% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math.
The HSPA 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.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSPA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math.
The HSPA 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 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.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	90%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%	8%
Hispanic	3%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	<1%	28%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,403	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	14%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	16%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >