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Newark 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

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

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
40,507 students
74 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

69% (2008)

63% (2007)

59% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

70% (2007)

69% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

70% (2008)

61% (2007)

60% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2008)

60% (2007)

60% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

69% (2007)

64% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

32% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

28% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

40% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

65% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

56% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

37% (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

Compare all elementary schools in this district

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	69%
Female	75%
Male	63%
Black	63%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	30%
Limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	66%
Black	62%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	46%
Limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
Black	64%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	73%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	49%
Limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	70%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	63%
Black	60%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	67%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	29%
Limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
Black	67%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	79%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	46%
Limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	32%
Female	38%
Male	28%
Black	23%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	11%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Limited English proficient	27%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	50%
Black	43%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	21%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	53%
Special education	27%
Limited English proficient	47%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	28%
Female	33%
Male	25%
Black	21%
Asian	61%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Non-economically disadvantaged	30%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	28%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	44%
Black	34%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	44%
Special education	18%
Limited English proficient	44%
Non-migrant	45%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	40%
Female	45%
Male	35%
Black	32%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	11%
Limited English proficient	25%
Non-migrant	40%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	35%
Male	34%
Black	21%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
Special education	13%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	34%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	67%
Male	64%
Black	60%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	46%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	37%
Limited English proficient	55%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	56%
Female	64%
Male	49%
Black	50%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	27%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	40%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	38%
Male	36%
Black	29%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	10%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
Limited English proficient	29%

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

51% (2008)

58% (2007)

54% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

40% (2008)

40% (2007)

40% (2006)

37% (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	51%
Female	61%
Male	41%
Black	50%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	53%
Limited English proficient	14%
Non-migrant	51%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	42%
Male	38%
Black	34%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	45%
Limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	40%

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
Black, not Hispanic	58%	17%
Hispanic	34%	19%
White, not Hispanic	8%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	8%
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	70%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		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%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >