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Ridgefield 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
HSPA Results
HSPA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

712 Lincoln Avenue
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 807-0801

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Grades K-12
2085 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

99% (2008)

99% (2007)

94% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

98% (2008)

99% (2007)

99% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

97% (2008)

100% (2007)

96% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

97% (2008)

100% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Math

99% (2008)

100% (2007)

100% (2006)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

100% (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

97% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

81% (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

92% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

79% (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	99%
Female	99%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	98%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Non-migrant	99%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	97%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	98%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-economically disadvantaged	100%
Non-migrant	98%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	95%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	96%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	94%
Non-migrant	97%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	97%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	99%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	94%
Non-migrant	99%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Non-economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	83%
Male	70%
Black	83%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	95%
Black	100%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	95%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	85%
Non-migrant	97%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	74%
Black	85%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	79%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	74%
Black	69%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	92%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	91%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	92%
Female	97%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	71%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-migrant	79%

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

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

89% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

76% (2007)

75% (2006)

76% (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	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	79%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	70%
Limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	72%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	65%
Limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	76%

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	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	46%	19%
White, not Hispanic	37%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	10%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	6%	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	26%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,462	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	14%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	13%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >