Test Scores for Lower Cape May Regional School District

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Lower Cape May Regional School District

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

687 Route 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
Cape May County
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PH: (609) 884-3475

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Grades 7-12
1740 students
2 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

82% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

69% (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

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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 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	61%
Black	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	28%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	62%
Male	51%
Black	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	85%
Black	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-migrant	86%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-migrant	69%

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

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

85% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

70% (2007)

77% (2006)

75% (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

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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 Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	94%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	40%
Non-migrant	80%

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	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	90%	55%
Hispanic	5%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	8%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	34%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,968	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	10%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >