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Sayreville School District

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Lincoln Street
Sayreville, NJ 08872
Middlesex County
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PH: (732) 525-5220

  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 5772 students
  • 8 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 87% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 58% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 55% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 71% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 90% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 83% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 73% (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 Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black89%
Asian93%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education75%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black89%
Asian96%
Hispanic97%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education91%
Non-migrant94%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black84%
Asian93%
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education80%
Non-migrant91%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students87%
Female95%
Male81%
Black75%
Asian91%
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black84%
Asian96%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education83%
Non-migrant91%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students58%
Female65%
Male52%
Black53%
Asian72%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Non-migrant58%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
Black76%
Asian96%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education48%
Non-migrant82%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students55%
Female61%
Male48%
Black34%
Asian67%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Non-migrant55%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
Black61%
Asian88%
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education25%
Non-migrant75%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Black55%
Asian83%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special education24%
Non-migrant71%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female64%
Male70%
Black46%
Asian87%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special education21%
Non-migrant68%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black83%
Asian95%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education69%
Limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant90%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students83%
Female94%
Male74%
Black78%
Asian85%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education41%
Limited English proficient36%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female78%
Male69%
Black55%
Asian89%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education33%
Limited English proficient36%
Non-migrant73%
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
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 82% (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 Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
Black78%
Asian94%
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education42%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female72%
Male81%
Black57%
Asian85%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education35%
Non-migrant77%
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 Hispanic53%55%
Asian/Pacific Islander18%8%
Hispanic15%19%
Black, not Hispanic14%17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program21%28%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,097$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
Support services12%13%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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