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North Bergen 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

73l7 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Hudson County
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PH: (201) 295-2755

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Grades PK-12
7465 students
7 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2008)

83% (2007)

81% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

91% (2007)

86% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

80% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

90% (2007)

91% (2006)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

50% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

48% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

78% (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

71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

71% (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	89%
Female	92%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	72%
Limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	77%
Limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	74%
Limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	84%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	89%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	61%
Limited English proficient	47%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	74%
Limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	50%
Female	58%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian	72%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	51%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	53%
Special education	32%
Limited English proficient	15%
Non-migrant	50%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	77%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	68%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	73%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	47%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-migrant	48%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	61%
Limited English proficient	46%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	73%
Black	55%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	44%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	69%
Male	73%
Black	55%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	44%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	68%
Limited English proficient	47%
Non-migrant	85%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	60%
Limited English proficient	28%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	54%
Limited English proficient	29%
Non-migrant	71%

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

91% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Math

81% (2008)

72% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (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	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	64%
Limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	79%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	33%
Limited English proficient	52%
Non-migrant	81%

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
Hispanic	80%	19%
White, not Hispanic	14%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	17%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	50%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,117	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	15%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >