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Montgomery Township School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

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NJ ASK Results
NJ ASK By Subgroup
HSPA Results
HSPA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

1014 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
Somerset County
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PH: (609) 466-7617

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Grades PK-12
5308 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2010)

78% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

87% (2010)

84% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

98% (2010)

97% (2009)

94% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2010)

79% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

91% (2010)

89% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2010)

83% (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

95% (2010)

94% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2010)

89% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

94% (2010)

92% (2009)

92% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2010)

91% (2009)

92% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

86% (2010)

86% (2009)

85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

98% (2010)

96% (2009)

96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

97% (2010)

95% (2009)

94% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

91% (2010)

87% (2009)

86% (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	70%
Female	76%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	79%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	60%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	81%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	78%
Black	38%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	92%
Black	50%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	93%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	96%
Black	86%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	46%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
Black	91%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
Black	85%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	40%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	84%
Male	88%
Black	77%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	28%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	97%
Black	75%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	85%
Non-migrant	98%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	97%
Female	99%
Male	95%
Black	88%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
Black	53%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	91%

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

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy

98% (2010)

97% (2009)

97% (2008)

97% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

94% (2010)

93% (2009)

96% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

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	98%
Female	100%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	98%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	98%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	64%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	30%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	17%
Hispanic	3%	20%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	2%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,630	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	22%	17%

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