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Deptford Township School District

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

2022 Good Intent Road
Deptford, NJ 08096
Gloucester County
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PH: (856) 232-2700

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
4341 students
9 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2008)

82% (2007)

79% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

88% (2007)

84% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

84% (2008)

84% (2007)

89% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2008)

81% (2007)

82% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

86% (2007)

87% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

63% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

65% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

64% (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	85%
Female	87%
Male	83%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	41%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	80%
Male	86%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	55%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	80%
Male	87%
Black	65%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	63%
Non-migrant	84%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	79%
Black	69%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	65%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	63%
Female	71%
Male	56%
Black	54%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	75%
Black	59%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	65%
Female	71%
Male	59%
Black	57%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	10%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	79%
Black	64%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	28%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	70%
Black	62%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	69%
Male	71%
Black	53%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
Black	76%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	88%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
Black	57%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	65%
Male	64%
Black	46%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	18%
Non-migrant	64%

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

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

79% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

76% (2007)

72% (2006)

73% (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	85%
Female	91%
Male	76%
Black	77%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	42%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	73%
Black	64%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	74%

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	70%	55%
Black, not Hispanic	19%	17%
Hispanic	6%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	8%
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	30%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,721	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	10%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >