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Galloway Township School District

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

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101 S. Reeds Rd.
Galloway Township, NJ 08205
Atlantic County
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PH: (609) 748-1250

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Grades PK-8
3556 students
7 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

52% (2010)

54% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

80% (2010)

69% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

92% (2010)

88% (2009)

86% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

48% (2010)

58% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

71% (2010)

73% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

63% (2010)

70% (2009)

64% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

82% (2010)

82% (2009)

78% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2010)

71% (2009)

59% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

78% (2010)

76% (2009)

74% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

65% (2010)

73% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

67% (2010)

67% (2009)

68% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

87% (2010)

87% (2009)

90% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2010)

82% (2009)

84% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

69% (2010)

63% (2009)

67% (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

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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	52%
Female	59%
Male	46%
Black	31%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	52%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	78%
Male	81%
Black	53%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	81%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	76%
Non-migrant	92%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	48%
Female	54%
Male	42%
Black	25%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	48%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	72%
Black	48%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	63%
Female	72%
Male	54%
Black	51%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	75%
Black	58%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Female	74%
Male	61%
Black	47%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	75%
Black	55%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	65%
Female	70%
Male	60%
Black	44%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	26%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	65%
Male	69%
Black	39%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	37%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	68%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	68%
Non-migrant	87%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	77%
Black	66%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	70%
Black	52%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	69%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	11	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	56%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	15%	8%
Hispanic	14%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	14%	17%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	36%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,610	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

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