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Mountain Lakes School District

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400 Boulevard
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Morris County
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PH: (973) 334-8280

  • Grades K-12
  • 1606 students
  • 4 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 99% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 94% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 83% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 93% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 98% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 98% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 94% (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

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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 LiteracyThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White99%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Special education93%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White99%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Non-migrant99%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Non-migrant97%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White99%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education91%
Non-migrant97%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education77%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education88%
Non-migrant97%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education47%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education60%
Non-migrant94%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant93%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White99%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Non-migrant98%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White99%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Non-migrant94%
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

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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy
 91% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (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

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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 LiteracyThis District
All Students91%
Female96%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education57%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education37%
Non-migrant87%
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

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate2%<1%

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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic87%55%
Asian/Pacific Islander8%8%
Hispanic4%19%
Black, not Hispanic2%17%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program3%28%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$19,637$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
Support services15%13%
Administration11%9%
Other expenditures12%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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