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Pennsville Township School District

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

30 Church Street
Pennsville, NJ 08070
Salem County
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PH: (856) 540-6200

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Grades PK-12
2050 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2008)

81% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

91% (2007)

87% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

90% (2008)

85% (2007)

81% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2008)

77% (2007)

71% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

90% (2007)

78% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

62% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

53% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

72% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

68% (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

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

Math

73% (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

Compare all elementary schools in this district

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	85%
Female	93%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-migrant	90%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	62%
Female	71%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	23%
Non-migrant	62%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	84%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	53%
Female	61%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	14%
Non-migrant	53%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	72%
Female	77%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	70%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	65%
Non-migrant	89%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	92%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	73%

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

82% (2008)

88% (2007)

91% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

70% (2007)

78% (2006)

60% (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

Compare all high schools in this district

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	82%
Female	87%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	47%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	44%
Non-migrant	72%

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	94%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	8%
Hispanic	2%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	17%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	16%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,261	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	60%
Support services	13%	13%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >