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Little Ferry School District

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

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130 Liberty Street
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 641-6192

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Grades PK-8
957 students
2 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

53% (2010)

52% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

66% (2010)

64% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

92% (2010)

93% (2009)

86% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

54% (2010)

61% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

83% (2010)

79% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

65% (2010)

73% (2009)

68% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

84% (2010)

78% (2009)

77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2010)

78% (2009)

40% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

74% (2010)

73% (2009)

61% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

73% (2010)

76% (2009)

77% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

61% (2010)

58% (2009)

75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

81% (2010)

88% (2009)

84% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2010)

83% (2009)

89% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

66% (2010)

75% (2009)

68% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% 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

See New Jersey's state standards

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	53%
Female	53%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	52%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-migrant	53%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	63%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	81%
Hispanic	97%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	54%
Female	73%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	63%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	92%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	65%
Female	72%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	48%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	71%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	63%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	31%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	81%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	97%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-migrant	66%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	35%	54%
Hispanic	33%	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	22%	8%
Pacific Islander	6%	<1%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	17%

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Student Subgroups

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	19%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,441	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	11%	13%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

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