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Ridgewood Village School District

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49 Cottage Place
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 670-2670

  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 5588 students
  • 10 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

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

Math
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 97% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 88% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 83% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 90% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 88% (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 Students97%
Female98%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Hispanic95%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education85%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian99%
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education85%
Limited English proficient100%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education89%
Limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant96%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education86%
Limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian98%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education89%
Limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant98%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education53%
Limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian99%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education80%
Limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian84%
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education48%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education73%
Non-migrant95%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic94%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education49%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian89%
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education37%
Non-migrant83%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education81%
Non-migrant96%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female92%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education55%
Non-migrant88%
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)
 97% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 94% (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%
Female96%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education90%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian99%
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education69%
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.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%

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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic78%55%
Asian/Pacific Islander17%8%
Hispanic4%19%
Black, not Hispanic1%17%
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$14,692$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Support services16%13%
Administration10%9%
Other expenditures14%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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