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Harrison 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

430 William Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
Hudson County
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PH: (973) 483-2055

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Grades K-12
1820 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2008)

80% (2007)

85% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

92% (2006)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

78% (2008)

72% (2007)

78% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2008)

77% (2007)

71% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

78% (2007)

83% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

50% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

50% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

76% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

55% (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

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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	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	81%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	88%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	76%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	80%
Non-migrant	78%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	83%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	60%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	50%
Female	52%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	50%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	50%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-migrant	50%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	68%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	14%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	50%
Female	54%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	38%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-migrant	50%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	61%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	40%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	59%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	19%
Non-migrant	64%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	68%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	46%
Non-migrant	76%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	42%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	54%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	55%

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

63% (2008)

84% (2007)

77% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

71% (2007)

68% (2006)

61% (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	63%
Female	72%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	52%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Limited English proficient	16%
Non-migrant	50%

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
Hispanic	58%	19%
White, not Hispanic	32%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	8%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	17%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	67%	28%

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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%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >