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East Brunswick Township School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 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

760 Route #18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Middlesex County
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PH: (732) 613-6723

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Grades PK-12
8827 students
11 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2010)

80% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

90% (2010)

89% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

97% (2010)

96% (2009)

93% (2008)

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

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2010)

76% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

87% (2010)

87% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2010)

80% (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

88% (2010)

87% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2010)

82% (2009)

73% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

83% (2010)

83% (2009)

83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2010)

84% (2009)

84% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

81% (2010)

79% (2009)

83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

90% (2010)

93% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2010)

91% (2009)

90% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

73% (2010)

82% (2009)

79% (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	74%
Female	76%
Male	72%
Black	67%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	48%
Limited English proficient	13%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	91%
Black	87%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	72%
Limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	97%
Black	90%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	93%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	89%
Non-migrant	97%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	73%
Black	61%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	48%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	84%
Male	89%
Black	58%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	78%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	83%
Male	71%
Black	48%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	37%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
Black	66%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	55%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	77%
Black	73%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	67%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	39%
Limited English proficient	32%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	79%
Black	55%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	31%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
Black	58%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	83%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	54%
Limited English proficient	57%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
Black	89%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	51%
Limited English proficient	18%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	72%
Black	49%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	24%
Limited English proficient	50%

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

96% (2010)

92% (2009)

92% (2008)

96% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

89% (2010)

93% (2009)

91% (2008)

90% (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	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
Black	91%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	91%
Black	77%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-migrant	89%

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: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	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	60%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	30%	8%
Hispanic	6%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	5%	17%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	9%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,522	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	15%	13%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

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