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Paterson 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

33-35 Church Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 321-2336

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
23,810 students
39 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2008)

67% (2007)

61% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

68% (2007)

70% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

56% (2008)

56% (2007)

51% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

61% (2008)

57% (2007)

53% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

60% (2007)

60% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

26% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

49% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

22% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

45% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

37% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

39% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

57% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

56% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

41% (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

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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	68%
Female	75%
Male	62%
Black	64%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	33%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black	64%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	48%
Limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	55%
Male	57%
Black	54%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	44%
Limited English proficient	28%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	61%
Female	67%
Male	55%
Black	56%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	24%
Limited English proficient	41%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	65%
Black	60%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	43%
Limited English proficient	41%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	26%
Female	34%
Male	18%
Black	19%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	37%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Non-economically disadvantaged	31%
Non-migrant	26%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	52%
Male	46%
Black	40%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	52%
Special education	20%
Limited English proficient	30%
Non-migrant	49%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	22%
Female	26%
Male	19%
Black	19%
Asian	44%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	45%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Non-economically disadvantaged	25%
Non-migrant	22%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	44%
Black	37%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Special education	14%
Limited English proficient	28%
Non-migrant	45%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	37%
Female	42%
Male	33%
Black	32%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	37%
Limited English proficient	11%
Non-migrant	37%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	41%
Male	37%
Black	31%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	39%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	39%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	55%
Black	50%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	21%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	31%
Non-migrant	57%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	56%
Female	66%
Male	47%
Black	50%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	30%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Special education	18%
Limited English proficient	25%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	40%
Black	35%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	58%
Other ethnicity	12%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	38%
Limited English proficient	19%
Non-migrant	41%

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

49% (2008)

56% (2007)

53% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

34% (2008)

40% (2007)

46% (2006)

47% (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	49%
Female	59%
Male	37%
Black	51%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-migrant	49%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	35%
Male	34%
Black	28%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	47%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	28%
Non-migrant	34%

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	3%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	57%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	34%	17%
White, not Hispanic	6%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	8%
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	81%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$20,009	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	60%
Support services	21%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	14%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >