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Prospect Park 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
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

290 North 8th Street
Prospect Park, NJ 07508
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 720-1981

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Grades PK-8
837 students
1 school

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2008)

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

79% (2007)

81% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

88% (2008)

85% (2007)

63% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2008)

78% (2007)

71% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

83% (2007)

72% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

54% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

34% (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

54% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

47% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

61% (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 Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	85%
Male	66%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	69%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	88%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	66%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	76%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	54%
Female	57%
Male	51%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	47%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	49%
Special education	15%
Non-migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	72%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	34%
Female	36%
Male	32%
Black	24%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Non-economically disadvantaged	53%
Special education	15%
Non-migrant	34%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	48%
Male	43%
Black	32%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-migrant	46%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	53%
Black	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	50%
Special education	31%
Non-migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	44%
Male	50%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	39%
Special education	13%
Non-migrant	47%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	42%
Non-migrant	81%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	93%
Male	75%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	58%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	66%
Male	55%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	25%
Non-migrant	61%

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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	60%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	21%	17%
White, not Hispanic	15%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	8%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	70%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,333	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	68%	60%
Support services	10%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	12%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >