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Jersey City School District

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NJ ASK Results
NJ ASK By Subgroup
HSPA Results
HSPA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

346 Claremont Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Hudson County
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PH: (201) 915-6274

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Grades PK-12
27,503 students
37 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

72% (2008)

70% (2007)

67% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

76% (2007)

77% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

68% (2008)

66% (2007)

65% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2008)

62% (2007)

64% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

72% (2007)

70% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

32% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

30% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

47% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

64% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

60% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

43% (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	72%
Female	78%
Male	67%
Black	65%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	37%
Limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
Black	60%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	50%
Limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	66%
Male	69%
Black	58%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	53%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	42%
Limited English proficient	35%
Non-migrant	68%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	64%
Black	59%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	47%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	33%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	70%
Black	58%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	73%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	40%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	32%
Female	39%
Male	26%
Black	21%
Asian	56%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	40%
Other ethnicity	17%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Limited English proficient	11%
Non-migrant	32%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	59%
Male	58%
Black	45%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	58%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	30%
Limited English proficient	43%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	30%
Female	33%
Male	27%
Black	19%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	29%
White	41%
Other ethnicity	36%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-migrant	30%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	44%
Male	44%
Black	31%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	57%
White	59%
Other ethnicity	55%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	49%
Special education	18%
Limited English proficient	18%
Non-migrant	44%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	47%
Female	51%
Male	43%
Black	34%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	74%
White	53%
Other ethnicity	55%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Limited English proficient	16%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	42%
Male	42%
Black	27%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	57%
White	56%
Other ethnicity	21%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	49%
Special education	14%
Limited English proficient	22%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	65%
Black	54%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	69%
White	71%
Other ethnicity	69%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	32%
Limited English proficient	38%
Non-migrant	64%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	60%
Female	68%
Male	53%
Black	48%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	63%
White	72%
Other ethnicity	54%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	22%
Limited English proficient	24%
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	41%
Male	45%
Black	27%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	42%
White	58%
Other ethnicity	41%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	50%
Special education	12%
Limited English proficient	22%
Non-migrant	43%

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

64% (2008)

65% (2007)

64% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

49% (2008)

48% (2007)

50% (2006)

50% (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	64%
Female	70%
Male	57%
Black	58%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	13%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	48%
Male	49%
Black	35%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	51%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	49%

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
Hispanic	38%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	36%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	14%	8%
White, not Hispanic	11%	55%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	73%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$21,990	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Support services	15%	13%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	15%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >