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NJ ASK Results
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Teachers
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57 Trinity Street
Newton, NJ 07860
Sussex County
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PH: (973) 383-7392

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Grades K-12
1605 students
3 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2008)

84% (2007)

89% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

85% (2007)

90% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

91% (2008)

94% (2007)

85% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2008)

89% (2007)

72% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

90% (2007)

75% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

61% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

56% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

90% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

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

Math

70% (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	76%
Female	76%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	77%
Non-migrant	91%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	23%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	61%
Female	63%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-migrant	61%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	56%
Female	68%
Male	49%
Black	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	65%
Black	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	87%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	58%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	58%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	90%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	66%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-migrant	70%

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

83% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

78% (2007)

87% (2006)

82% (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	83%
Female	92%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-migrant	85%

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	83%	55%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	17%
Hispanic	6%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	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	22%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,793	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	13%	13%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	13%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >