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Bergen County Vocational School District

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

327 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 343-6000

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Grades 9-12 & ungraded
2057 students
5 schools

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HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy

97% (2008)

93% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

92% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (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 Literacy	This District
All Students	97%
Female	99%
Male	95%
Black	83%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	96%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	93%
Black	64%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	95%

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	55%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	26%	8%
Hispanic	14%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	5%	17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	8%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$27,787	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	60%
Support services	13%	13%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	14%	17%

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