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Ocean Gate School District

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

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126 West Arverne Avenue
Ocean Gate, NJ 08740
Ocean County
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PH: (732) 269-8122

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Grades PK-6
162 students
1 school

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

60% (2010)

41% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

100% (2010)

86% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

94% (2010)

100% (2009)

95% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

28% (2010)

75% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

83% (2010)

75% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2010)

85% (2009)

65% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

83% (2010)

75% (2009)

100% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2010)

79% (2009)

69% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

76% (2010)

90% (2009)

92% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% 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

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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	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	100%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	28%
Male	27%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	29%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	28%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	76%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	10	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	87%	54%
Hispanic	8%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	5%	17%

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Student Subgroups

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	48%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,109	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	55%	60%
Support services	16%	13%
Administration	13%	9%
Other expenditures	16%	17%

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