Test Scores for Middlesex Borough School District

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Middlesex Borough School District

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

300 Kennedy Drive
Middlesex, NJ 08846
Middlesex County
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PH: (732) 317-6000

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Grades K-12
2049 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2008)

86% (2007)

85% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

87% (2008)

84% (2007)

79% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

82% (2008)

85% (2007)

73% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

85% (2007)

78% (2006)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

55% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

79% (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	88%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	88%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	78%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	82%
Male	91%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	81%
Non-migrant	87%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	78%
Black	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	82%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	55%
Female	62%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-migrant	55%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	83%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	80%
Male	72%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	64%
Male	76%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	93%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	92%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	84%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	76%
Male	81%
Black	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	79%

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

84% (2008)

86% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Math

75% (2008)

72% (2007)

81% (2006)

76% (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	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
Black	85%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	76%
Black	50%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	21%
Non-migrant	75%

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	1%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	69%	55%
Hispanic	20%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	6%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	6%	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	16%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,927	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	14%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	14%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >