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Pleasantville 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

900 W. Leeds Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Atlantic County
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PH: (609) 383-6800

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Grades PK-12
3478 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2008)

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

76% (2007)

80% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

80% (2008)

75% (2007)

73% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2008)

73% (2007)

69% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

81% (2007)

71% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

46% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

28% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

33% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

27% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

60% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

52% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

38% (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	78%
Female	81%
Male	75%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	27%
Limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	79%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	53%
Limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	75%
Black	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	51%
Limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	80%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	83%
Male	69%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	31%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	76%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	35%
Limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	46%
Female	51%
Male	42%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	50%
Special education	12%
Non-migrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	77%
Male	69%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	38%
Limited English proficient	25%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	28%
Female	30%
Male	26%
Black	28%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Non-economically disadvantaged	39%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	52%
Male	42%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	17%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	33%
Female	40%
Male	27%
Black	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	24%
Male	30%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	27%
Limited English proficient	17%
Migrant	27%
Non-migrant	27%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	65%
Male	58%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	39%
Limited English proficient	46%
Migrant	50%
Non-migrant	61%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	52%
Female	69%
Male	36%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	51%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	18%
Migrant	17%
Non-migrant	55%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	43%
Male	33%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Special education	13%
Limited English proficient	23%
Migrant	28%
Non-migrant	38%

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

53% (2008)

53% (2007)

47% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

29% (2008)

28% (2007)

37% (2006)

31% (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	53%
Female	55%
Male	50%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-migrant	53%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	28%
Male	31%
Black	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	29%
Non-migrant	29%

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	4%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	53%	17%
Hispanic	44%	19%
White, not Hispanic	2%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	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	63%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$24,075	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	16%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	15%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >