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Hillsborough Township School District

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

379 South Branch Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Somerset County
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PH: (908) 369-0030

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Grades K-12
7521 students
9 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

96% (2008)

93% (2007)

91% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

96% (2008)

96% (2007)

94% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

96% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

96% (2007)

90% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

77% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

79% (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	96%
Female	99%
Male	93%
Black	90%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	94%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	86%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	87%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	94%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	90%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	89%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	90%
Limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	81%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	83%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	84%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	89%
Limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	72%
Black	64%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
Black	71%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
Black	67%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	42%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
Black	79%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
Black	72%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	79%
Black	69%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
Black	97%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	85%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	84%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	68%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	77%
Male	81%
Black	69%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	40%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	79%

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

95% (2008)

97% (2007)

93% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)

90% (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	95%
Female	98%
Male	92%
Black	84%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	91%
Black	74%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	90%

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
White, not Hispanic	77%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	12%	8%
Hispanic	7%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	5%	17%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	5%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,029	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	14%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >