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Lacey Township School District

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200 Western Blvd.
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
Ocean County
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PH: (609) 971-2000

  • Grades K-12
  • 4897 students
  • 6 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science
 94% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

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

Math
 78% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 64% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 69% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 84% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 70% (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

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 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 LiteracyThis District
All Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Non-migrant87%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Non-migrant94%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Non-migrant92%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students57%
Female66%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Non-migrant57%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Non-migrant78%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students64%
Female62%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Non-migrant64%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female76%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Non-migrant69%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female54%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Non-migrant54%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Non-migrant89%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students84%
Female91%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Non-migrant70%
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

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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 76% (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

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 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 Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education57%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female81%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education49%
Non-migrant85%
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

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%

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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic94%55%
Hispanic4%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%8%
Black, not Hispanic<1%17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program15%28%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,320$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Support services12%13%
Administration7%9%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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