Test Scores for The Newark Public Schools

The Newark Public Schools

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NJ ASK Results
NJ ASK By Subgroup
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2 Cedar Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Essex County
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PH: (973) 733-7333

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
34,223 students
73 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

42% (2012)

42% (2011)

38% (2010)

41% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

Math

53% (2012)

58% (2011)

56% (2010)

52% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Science

74% (2012)

70% (2011)

80% (2010)

76% (2009)

70% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

Language Arts Literacy

34% (2012)

36% (2011)

36% (2010)

40% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

Math

52% (2012)

55% (2011)

55% (2010)

54% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

30% (2012)

30% (2011)

39% (2010)

39% (2009)

32% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

Math

58% (2012)

56% (2011)

56% (2010)

59% (2009)

53% (2008)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

35% (2012)

40% (2011)

34% (2010)

42% (2009)

28% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

Math

54% (2012)

55% (2011)

49% (2010)

42% (2009)

45% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

30% (2012)

34% (2011)

41% (2010)

44% (2009)

40% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

Math

34% (2012)

40% (2011)

34% (2010)

39% (2009)

34% (2008)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science

58% (2012)

56% (2011)

61% (2010)

62% (2009)

65% (2008)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

Language Arts Literacy

58% (2012)

57% (2011)

58% (2010)

56% (2009)

56% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

Math

45% (2012)

45% (2011)

41% (2010)

42% (2009)

37% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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	42%
Female	46%
Male	38%
Black	34%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	45%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	44%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
General education	49%
Non-migrant	42%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	53%
Male	53%
Black	43%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	58%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	40%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	29%
General education	59%
English language learners	41%
Non-migrant	53%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	73%
Black	67%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	79%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	52%
General education	80%
English language learners	54%
Non-migrant	74%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	34%
Female	40%
Male	29%
Black	26%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	39%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	40%
Special education	10%
General education	40%
English language learners	20%
Non-migrant	34%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	52%
Black	40%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	61%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	29%
General education	59%
English language learners	35%
Non-migrant	52%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	30%
Female	34%
Male	27%
Black	21%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	36%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	39%
General education	37%
Non-migrant	30%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	60%
Male	57%
Black	47%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	67%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	28%
General education	67%
English language learners	39%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	35%
Female	37%
Male	33%
Black	24%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	43%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
General education	41%
Non-migrant	35%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	55%
Male	54%
Black	41%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	65%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	18%
General education	62%
English language learners	42%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	30%
Female	33%
Male	26%
Black	21%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	20%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
General education	36%
Non-migrant	30%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	34%
Male	34%
Black	22%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	24%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Special education	10%
General education	40%
English language learners	17%
Non-migrant	34%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	60%
Male	56%
Black	48%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	58%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	23%
General education	68%
English language learners	32%
Non-migrant	58%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	52%
Black	48%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	58%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	19%
General education	69%
English language learners	30%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	48%
Male	43%
Black	33%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Special education	13%
General education	55%
English language learners	19%
Non-migrant	45%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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

78% (2012)

68% (2011)

57% (2010)

55% (2009)

51% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 92% in 2012.

Math

59% (2012)

51% (2011)

46% (2010)

43% (2009)

40% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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	78%
Female	82%
Male	72%
Black	75%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	77%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	31%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	35%
General education	90%
English language learners	33%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	57%
Black	48%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	69%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	25%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	16%
General education	69%
English language learners	41%
Non-migrant	59%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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

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

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Students

Student Ethnicity

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

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

		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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