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Laurel Springs School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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623 Grand Avenue
Laurel Springs, NJ 08021
Camden County
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PH: (856) 783-1086

  • Grades PK-6
  • 181 students
  • 1 school

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 77% (2010)
 86% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math
 94% (2010)
 95% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy
 91% (2010)
 82% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math
 100% (2010)
 88% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 66% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 69% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math
 93% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 85% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 59% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math
 80% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 66% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% 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

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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 Students77%
Female93%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female100%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant94%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students91%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students66%
Female85%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female85%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant93%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students85%
Female92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant80%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1212
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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic86%54%
Black, not Hispanic8%17%
Two or more races2%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%8%
Hispanic2%20%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program15%30%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,917$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%60%
Support services10%13%
Administration13%9%
Other expenditures13%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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