Test Scores for Harrison Public Schools

Harrison Public Schools

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NJ ASK Results
NJ ASK By Subgroup
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HSPA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
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501 Hamilton Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
Hudson County
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PH: (973) 483-4627

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Grades PK-12
2031 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

57% (2012)

47% (2011)

41% (2010)

59% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

Math

70% (2012)

60% (2011)

67% (2010)

68% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Science

87% (2012)

86% (2011)

89% (2010)

88% (2009)

78% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

Language Arts Literacy

37% (2012)

40% (2011)

44% (2010)

43% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

Math

65% (2012)

67% (2011)

66% (2010)

58% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

50% (2012)

49% (2011)

51% (2010)

60% (2009)

50% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

Math

78% (2012)

69% (2011)

67% (2010)

67% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

57% (2012)

52% (2011)

55% (2010)

67% (2009)

50% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

Math

71% (2012)

66% (2011)

55% (2010)

60% (2009)

66% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

43% (2012)

46% (2011)

63% (2010)

69% (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

Math

53% (2012)

54% (2011)

54% (2010)

53% (2009)

64% (2008)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science

82% (2012)

77% (2011)

77% (2010)

76% (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2012)

83% (2011)

78% (2010)

78% (2009)

83% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

Math

65% (2012)

62% (2011)

51% (2010)

65% (2009)

55% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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	57%
Female	56%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
General education	66%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	66%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
General education	75%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	82%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	71%
General education	90%
Non-migrant	87%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	37%
Female	49%
Male	27%
Black	n/a
Asian	58%
Hispanic	32%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	44%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	51%
General education	46%
Non-migrant	37%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	67%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	58%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	32%
General education	72%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	50%
Female	53%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	58%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	13%
General education	55%
Non-migrant	50%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	75%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	38%
General education	83%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	28%
General education	66%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	65%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	28%
General education	80%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	43%
Female	47%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
General education	56%
Non-migrant	43%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	44%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	24%
General education	62%
Non-migrant	53%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	59%
General education	90%
Non-migrant	82%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	38%
General education	96%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	56%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	24%
General education	77%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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

88% (2012)

84% (2011)

79% (2010)

77% (2009)

63% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 92% in 2012.

Math

75% (2012)

68% (2011)

63% (2010)

66% (2009)

50% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	70%
General education	97%
English language learners	40%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	69%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	33%
General education	86%
English language learners	33%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	12	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	58%	20%
White, not Hispanic	33%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	8%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	17%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	74%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$17,388	$15,798

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

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