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Hoboken 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

1115 Clinton Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Hudson County
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PH: (201) 356-3610

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Grades K-12
2294 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2008)

79% (2007)

73% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

84% (2007)

75% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

74% (2008)

69% (2007)

77% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

72% (2008)

67% (2007)

66% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

77% (2007)

73% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

29% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

26% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

36% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

46% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

40% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

66% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

53% (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	83%
Female	87%
Male	78%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	78%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	75%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	74%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	65%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	16%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	78%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	29%
Female	27%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	25%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-migrant	29%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	48%
Male	60%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	50%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	26%
Female	24%
Male	28%
Black	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	41%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Non-economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-migrant	26%

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Female	24%
Male	45%
Black	35%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Non-economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-migrant	36%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	46%
Female	46%
Male	47%
Black	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-migrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	33%
Male	45%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	46%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-migrant	40%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	64%
Black	52%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	48%
Non-migrant	66%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	85%
Male	64%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	59%
Male	47%
Black	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	53%

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

79% (2008)

89% (2007)

83% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

64% (2008)

75% (2007)

74% (2006)

73% (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	79%
Female	85%
Male	73%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	60%
Male	68%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-migrant	64%

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	24%	55%
Black, not Hispanic	15%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	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	67%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$30,445	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	16%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	16%	17%

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