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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 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

292 Parsippany Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Morris County
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PH: (973) 263-7209

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Grades PK-12
7173 students
14 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2010)

72% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

88% (2010)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

96% (2010)

97% (2009)

95% (2008)

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

Language Arts Literacy

69% (2010)

78% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

87% (2010)

86% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2010)

80% (2009)

74% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

88% (2010)

88% (2009)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2010)

82% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

86% (2010)

84% (2009)

84% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2010)

83% (2009)

77% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

79% (2010)

81% (2009)

73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

93% (2010)

90% (2009)

91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2010)

92% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

84% (2010)

80% (2009)

80% (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	70%
Female	75%
Male	64%
Black	61%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	84%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	69%
Limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	96%
Black	94%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	93%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	90%
Limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	69%
Female	75%
Male	63%
Black	53%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	20%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	63%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	65%
Limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	70%
Black	45%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	73%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	37%
Limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	89%
Black	63%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	82%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	63%
Limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	77%
Black	78%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	42%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	83%
Black	82%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	76%
Black	78%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	39%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
Black	61%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	83%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	63%
Limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	93%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
Black	87%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	53%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	79%
Black	65%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	33%
Limited English proficient	47%
Non-migrant	84%

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

91% (2010)

92% (2009)

92% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

80% (2010)

87% (2009)

85% (2008)

84% (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	91%
Female	96%
Male	87%
Black	64%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	43%
Limited English proficient	26%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	78%
Black	50%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	50%
Limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	80%

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	11	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	52%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	34%	8%
Hispanic	9%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	17%
Two or more races	2%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	9%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,327	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	14%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	16%	17%

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