Test Scores for Palmyra Borough School District

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Palmyra Borough 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

301 Delaware Avenue
Palmyra, NJ 08065
Burlington County
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PH: (856) 786-9300

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
990 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2008)

97% (2007)

91% (2006)

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

Math

96% (2008)

100% (2007)

97% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

94% (2008)

87% (2007)

94% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2008)

79% (2007)

87% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

86% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

54% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

47% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

72% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

83% (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

55% (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	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
Black	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	64%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	92%
Black	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	89%
Male	98%
Black	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	54%
Female	79%
Male	26%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	93%
Male	63%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	47%
Female	50%
Male	46%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	13%
Non-migrant	47%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	82%
Male	68%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	64%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	58%
Male	48%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	79%
Male	85%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	58%
Non-migrant	83%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	78%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	25%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	50%
Male	58%
Black	13%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-migrant	55%

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

81% (2008)

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

62% (2007)

73% (2006)

75% (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	81%
Female	86%
Male	77%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	21%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	60%
Male	70%
Black	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	21%
Non-migrant	65%

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%

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	64%	55%
Black, not Hispanic	27%	17%
Hispanic	8%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	8%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	29%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,563	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	14%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >