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Bernards Township School District

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101 Peachtree Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Somerset County
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PH: (908) 204-2600

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5501 students
  • 6 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 91% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 88% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 98% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 97% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 94% (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

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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 LiteracyThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education93%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian99%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education92%
Non-migrant98%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Non-migrant96%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian99%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education88%
Non-migrant97%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian99%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education71%
Non-migrant95%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged87%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant93%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education88%
Non-migrant98%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Hispanic93%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education88%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian99%
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education63%
Non-migrant94%
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

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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy
 97% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 95% (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

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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 LiteracyThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian98%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Non-migrant95%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate<1%<1%

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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic81%55%
Asian/Pacific Islander15%8%
Hispanic3%19%
Black, not Hispanic<1%17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program<1%28%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,101$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Support services13%13%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures19%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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