Test Scores for Nutley School District

Welcome! Sign In My School List (0)


Schools Community Articles

Home

Find a School

Preschool

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Holiday

Nutley School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

NJ ASK Results
NJ ASK By Subgroup
HSPA Results
HSPA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

375 Bloomfield Avenue
Nutley, NJ 07110
Essex County
Map >

PH: (973) 661-8797

District Web site >

Grades K-12
4033 students
7 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:

NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2008)

91% (2007)

93% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

97% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

98% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2008)

86% (2007)

87% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

90% (2007)

92% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

79% (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	94%
Female	95%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	94%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	88%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	93%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	93%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	93%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Non-migrant	98%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	84%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	49%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	82%
Non-migrant	92%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	79%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	79%

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

88% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

87% (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	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	76%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	78%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	80%

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	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	78%	55%
Hispanic	11%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	10%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	6%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,319	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	11%	13%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >