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Hopewell Valley Regional School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

425 South Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
Mercer County
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PH: (609) 737-4000

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Grades PK-12
3994 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2010)

75% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

90% (2010)

87% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

99% (2010)

99% (2009)

95% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2010)

85% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

87% (2010)

89% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2010)

84% (2009)

80% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

93% (2010)

92% (2009)

92% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2010)

90% (2009)

85% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

85% (2010)

90% (2009)

91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2010)

92% (2009)

92% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

86% (2010)

88% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

96% (2010)

97% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2010)

95% (2009)

94% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

89% (2010)

92% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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	76%
Female	84%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	79%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Non-migrant	99%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	84%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	81%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	91%
Male	78%
Black	73%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
Black	82%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	49%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	75%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	95%
Female	99%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	66%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	44%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

96% (2010)

98% (2009)

94% (2008)

97% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

90% (2010)

95% (2009)

92% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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	96%
Female	99%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

Information about this data

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

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	88%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	8%	8%
Hispanic	2%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	17%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	2%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,978	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	18%	17%

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