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Jackson Township School District

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

151 Don Connor Blvd
Jackson, NJ 08527
Ocean County
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PH: (732) 833-4603

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Grades K-12
9736 students
10 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2008)

92% (2007)

93% (2006)

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

Math

95% (2008)

97% (2007)

95% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

95% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2008)

90% (2007)

94% (2006)

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

Math

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

62% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

80% (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

91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

80% (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	93%
Female	97%
Male	90%
Black	93%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	93%
Black	89%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	98%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	83%
Limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
Black	87%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	89%
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	85%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	64%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
Black	87%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	81%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	64%
Black	52%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	89%
Black	74%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	62%
Female	67%
Male	58%
Black	59%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	23%
Non-migrant	62%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	80%
Black	73%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	75%
Black	69%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
Black	59%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	92%
Black	84%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	89%
Black	89%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	81%
Black	63%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-migrant	80%

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

85% (2008)

87% (2007)

89% (2006)

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

Math

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

82% (2006)

81% (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	85%
Female	91%
Male	78%
Black	76%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
Black	65%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-migrant	77%

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	85%	55%
Black, not Hispanic	6%	17%
Hispanic	6%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	10%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,174	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	9%	13%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	21%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >