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Newark School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

2 Cedar Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Essex County
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PH: (973) 733-8467

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
39,991 students
74 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

38% (2010)

41% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

56% (2010)

52% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

80% (2010)

76% (2009)

70% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

36% (2010)

40% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

55% (2010)

54% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

39% (2010)

39% (2009)

32% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

56% (2010)

59% (2009)

53% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

34% (2010)

42% (2009)

28% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

49% (2010)

42% (2009)

45% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

41% (2010)

44% (2009)

40% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

34% (2010)

39% (2009)

34% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

61% (2010)

62% (2009)

65% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

58% (2010)

56% (2009)

56% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

41% (2010)

42% (2009)

37% (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	38%
Female	43%
Male	33%
Black	32%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	23%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
Special education	15%
Limited English proficient	24%
Non-migrant	38%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	58%
Male	54%
Black	48%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	27%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	52%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	78%
Black	75%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	58%
Limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	80%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	36%
Female	40%
Male	32%
Black	28%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	41%
Special education	13%
Limited English proficient	24%
Non-migrant	36%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	57%
Male	53%
Black	43%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	32%
Limited English proficient	46%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	39%
Female	44%
Male	33%
Black	29%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	47%
Special education	11%
Limited English proficient	24%
Non-migrant	39%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	54%
Black	43%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Special education	29%
Limited English proficient	46%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	34%
Female	40%
Male	30%
Black	25%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-migrant	34%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	52%
Male	46%
Black	35%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	50%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	33%
Non-migrant	49%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	41%
Female	47%
Male	35%
Black	32%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Special education	11%
Limited English proficient	19%
Non-migrant	41%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	36%
Male	32%
Black	22%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
Special education	12%
Limited English proficient	16%
Non-migrant	34%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	60%
Black	52%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	40%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	31%
Limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	61%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	52%
Black	48%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	40%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Special education	23%
Limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	43%
Male	39%
Black	30%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	26%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	12%
Limited English proficient	34%
Non-migrant	41%

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

57% (2010)

55% (2009)

51% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

46% (2010)

43% (2009)

40% (2008)

40% (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	57%
Female	66%
Male	49%
Black	53%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	45%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	24%
Limited English proficient	18%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	43%
Black	39%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	28%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-migrant	46%

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: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	14	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	57%	17%
Hispanic	34%	20%
White, not Hispanic	8%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	82%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$24,228	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	60%
Support services	18%	13%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

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