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Edison Township School District

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

312 Pierson Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
Middlesex County
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PH: (732) 452-4965

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Grades PK-12
13,921 students
17 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

94% (2007)

90% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

92% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2008)

86% (2007)

89% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

90% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

78% (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	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	93%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
Black	80%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	81%
Limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	92%
Black	83%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	75%
Limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	92%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	87%
Black	80%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	59%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
Black	84%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	73%
Limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	81%
Male	69%
Black	44%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	28%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	85%
Black	59%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	52%
Limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	70%
Black	51%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	68%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	45%
Limited English proficient	26%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	80%
Black	61%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
Black	48%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	43%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	91%
Black	78%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	64%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	90%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	80%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	54%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	77%
Black	48%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	18%
Non-migrant	78%

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

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

91% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

85% (2007)

87% (2006)

88% (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	91%
Female	96%
Male	86%
Black	77%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	64%
Limited English proficient	21%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	65%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	43%
Limited English proficient	31%
Non-migrant	87%

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	<1%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Asian/Pacific Islander	50%	8%
White, not Hispanic	32%	55%
Black, not Hispanic	9%	17%
Hispanic	8%	19%
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	11%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,468	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	60%
Support services	11%	13%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >