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Livingston Township School District

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11 Foxcroft Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
Essex County
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PH: (973) 535-8000

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 5579 students
  • 9 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 85% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 80% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 89% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 98% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 96% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 88% (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 Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Black92%
Asian99%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicity100%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education81%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Black92%
Asian99%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicity100%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education75%
Non-migrant94%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicity100%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Non-migrant96%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicity93%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Other ethnicity93%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Non-migrant92%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black71%
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Black86%
Asian98%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Non-migrant91%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian99%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students89%
Female95%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicity79%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education48%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicity71%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian98%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Non-migrant98%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Non-migrant88%
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
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 94% (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 Students97%
Female99%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian98%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Non-migrant91%
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 Hispanic72%55%
Asian/Pacific Islander22%8%
Hispanic3%19%
Black, not Hispanic2%17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program<1%28%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,991$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%60%
Support services14%13%
Administration10%9%
Other expenditures11%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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