Test Scores for Passaic County Vocational School District

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Passaic County Vocational School District

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

45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 389-4219

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Grades 9-12
2802 students
1 school

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HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2008)

81% (2007)

78% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

74% (2007)

66% (2006)

71% (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.

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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	80%
Female	89%
Male	71%
Black	79%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	36%
Limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
Black	65%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	71%

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	<1%	<1%

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	62%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	24%	17%
White, not Hispanic	11%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	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	68%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$22,732	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Support services	17%	13%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

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