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Paramus 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

145 Spring Valley Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 261-7800

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Grades K-12
4328 students
8 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

96% (2008)

97% (2007)

96% (2006)

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

Math

95% (2008)

96% (2007)

97% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

92% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2008)

95% (2007)

96% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

73% (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

73% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

82% (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	96%
Female	95%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	99%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	81%
Limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	99%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	81%
Limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	76%
Limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	92%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	65%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	76%
Limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	73%
Female	77%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	76%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	78%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	84%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	78%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	76%
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	79%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	82%

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

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)

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

Math

87% (2008)

84% (2007)

84% (2006)

88% (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	94%
Female	98%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	77%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	49%
Non-migrant	87%

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	65%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	27%	8%
Hispanic	6%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	3%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,303	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Support services	14%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >