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Berkeley Heights School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

345 Plainfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Union County
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PH: (908) 464-1601

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Grades PK-12
2861 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2010)

80% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

92% (2010)

84% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

99% (2010)

98% (2009)

98% (2008)

96% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2010)

92% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

92% (2010)

94% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2010)

87% (2009)

84% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

93% (2010)

93% (2009)

90% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2010)

89% (2009)

72% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

86% (2010)

89% (2009)

87% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2010)

89% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

88% (2010)

89% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

97% (2010)

97% (2009)

99% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

96% (2010)

95% (2009)

98% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

87% (2010)

88% (2009)

94% (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	78%
Female	86%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	81%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	20%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	60%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	81%
Non-migrant	99%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	97%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	47%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	97%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	65%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	84%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	35%
Non-migrant	87%

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

97% (2010)

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

89% (2010)

90% (2009)

96% (2008)

90% (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	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	89%

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: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	85%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	9%	8%
Hispanic	5%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Information about this data

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

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,840	$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 >

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