Image of globe and book on table

Hudson County Vocational School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 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 >

Learn About This District's:

8511 Tonnelle Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Hudson County
Map >

PH: (201) 662-6661

District Web site >

  • Grades 6-12
  • 1311 students
  • 3 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:


 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 60% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 92% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 100% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 95% (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

Back to top >
 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 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-migrant60%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-migrant100%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-migrant67%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant95%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant95%
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

Back to top >
 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 91% (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

Back to top >
 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 LiteracyThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black96%
Asian98%
Hispanic94%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander100%
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education50%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female87%
Male93%
Black85%
Asian98%
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander95%
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education19%
Non-migrant90%
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

Back to top >
 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Back to top >
 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic38%19%
White, not Hispanic25%55%
Asian/Pacific Islander24%8%
Black, not Hispanic12%17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program42%28%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Back to top >
 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$33,697$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%60%
Support services12%13%
Administration10%9%
Other expenditures23%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
Back to top >
Tips and Advice by Grade Level
Tips and Advice for Your Kindergartener Tips and Advice for Your First-Grader Tips and Advice for Your Second-Grader
Tips and Advice for Your Third-Grader Tips and Advice for Your Fourth-Grader Tips and Advice for Your Fifth-Grader
 
Rocket Fuel