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Gloucester City 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

520 Cumberland Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Camden County
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PH: (856) 456-4250

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Grades PK-12
2125 students
3 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2008)

73% (2007)

66% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

80% (2007)

77% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

66% (2008)

61% (2007)

67% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

62% (2008)

62% (2007)

66% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

64% (2008)

69% (2007)

63% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

28% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

55% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

37% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

56% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

61% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

62% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

50% (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	96%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	64%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	79%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	61%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	66%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-migrant	62%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	64%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-migrant	64%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	28%
Female	32%
Male	22%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	31%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Non-economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-migrant	28%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	55%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	17%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	37%
Female	35%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	35%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-migrant	37%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	46%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	35%
Non-migrant	53%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	37%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	45%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-migrant	42%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	52%
Male	67%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-migrant	61%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	59%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-migrant	62%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	42%
Male	56%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-migrant	50%

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

86% (2008)

78% (2007)

81% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

68% (2007)

77% (2006)

63% (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	86%
Female	91%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	52%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	76%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	78%

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	88%	55%
Hispanic	6%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	5%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	8%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	51%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$20,155	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Support services	14%	13%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	15%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >