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Dumont School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

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NJ ASK Results
NJ ASK By Subgroup
HSPA Results
HSPA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

25 Depew Street
Dumont, NJ 07628
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 387-3070

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Grades K-12
2788 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

69% (2010)

69% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

92% (2010)

79% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

99% (2010)

95% (2009)

93% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2010)

75% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

89% (2010)

83% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

71% (2010)

73% (2009)

69% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

90% (2010)

88% (2009)

87% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

69% (2010)

79% (2009)

62% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

84% (2010)

90% (2009)

81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2010)

81% (2009)

86% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

79% (2010)

75% (2009)

73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

93% (2010)

94% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2010)

93% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

80% (2010)

83% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

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	69%
Female	79%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	73%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	41%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	83%
Limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	100%
Limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	99%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Female	76%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	72%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	53%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	77%
Limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	52%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	78%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	35%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	83%
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	75%
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	92%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	69%
Non-migrant	93%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	41%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

92% (2010)

90% (2009)

91% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

74% (2010)

77% (2009)

88% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

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	92%
Female	97%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	67%	54%
Hispanic	16%	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	11%	8%
Pacific Islander	3%	<1%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	8%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,798	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	60%
Support services	10%	13%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	14%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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