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Princeton Regional School District

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

25 Valley Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Mercer County
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PH: (609) 806-4277

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Grades PK-12
3326 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2008)

89% (2007)

97% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

96% (2008)

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

95% (2008)

96% (2007)

95% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

86% (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

Compare all elementary schools in this district

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	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	93%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	95%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	87%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
Black	93%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	95%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	90%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
Black	88%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	81%
Non-migrant	95%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
Black	63%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	61%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
Black	81%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	83%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
Black	45%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	61%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
Black	65%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	76%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	78%
Black	42%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	84%
Male	87%
Black	53%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	89%
Black	83%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	52%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	83%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	52%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	75%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	81%
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
Black	65%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	83%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	45%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	60%
Non-migrant	86%

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

91% (2008)

95% (2007)

95% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

93% (2006)

87% (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	91%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	59%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	59%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
Black	63%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	61%
Non-migrant	93%

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%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	70%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	14%	8%
Hispanic	9%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	17%
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	9%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,411	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	15%	13%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	16%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >