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Secaucus School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

20 Centre Avenue
Secaucus, NJ 07096
Hudson County
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PH: (201) 974-2002

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Grades PK-12
2112 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

71% (2010)

74% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

86% (2010)

87% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

98% (2010)

97% (2009)

89% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

66% (2010)

76% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

90% (2010)

91% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

66% (2010)

63% (2009)

57% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

85% (2010)

75% (2009)

85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2010)

73% (2009)

61% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

77% (2010)

74% (2009)

75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

72% (2010)

75% (2009)

67% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

65% (2010)

65% (2009)

65% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

89% (2010)

90% (2009)

87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2010)

86% (2009)

84% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

74% (2010)

76% (2009)

73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

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	71%
Female	78%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	97%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	91%
Non-migrant	98%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	66%
Female	72%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	77%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	22%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	88%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	35%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	74%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	10%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	74%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	15%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	78%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	89%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	92%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	71%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

90% (2010)

88% (2009)

93% (2008)

93% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

76% (2010)

77% (2009)

81% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

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	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	70%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	50%	54%
Hispanic	24%	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	23%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	17%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	23%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,117	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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