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Morris School District

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

31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
Morris County
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PH: (973) 292-2021

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
4672 students
10 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

84% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

89% (2007)

83% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

83% (2008)

84% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

85% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

75% (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

85% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

75% (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 3

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	67%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	69%
Limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	86%
Black	77%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	70%
Limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	80%
Male	84%
Black	70%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	71%
Limited English proficient	28%
Non-migrant	83%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	79%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	63%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
Black	70%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	78%
Limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	82%
Male	69%
Black	60%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	84%
Black	74%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	69%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
Black	42%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	77%
Male	82%
Black	60%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	78%
Black	46%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	45%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	71%
Male	79%
Black	44%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	33%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	82%
Black	73%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	58%
Non-migrant	86%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	79%
Black	67%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	49%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	74%
Black	46%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	35%
Non-migrant	75%

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)

80% (2007)

86% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

70% (2007)

81% (2006)

78% (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	83%
Black	67%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	76%
Black	48%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	78%

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	56%	55%
Hispanic	24%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	15%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	24%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$20,140	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	60%
Support services	15%	13%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >