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Springfield School District

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NJ ASK Results
NJ ASK By Subgroup
HSPA Results
HSPA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, NJ 07081
Union County
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PH: (973) 376-1025

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Grades PK-12
2049 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2008)

87% (2007)

89% (2006)

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

Math

93% (2008)

90% (2007)

94% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

86% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2008)

88% (2007)

82% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

93% (2007)

85% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

66% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

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

Math

78% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

77% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

83% (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	91%
Female	97%
Male	84%
Black	82%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	89%
Black	73%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	63%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	83%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-migrant	86%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	84%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	66%
Female	76%
Male	59%
Black	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	17%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	55%
Black	29%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	74%
Black	53%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	76%
Black	46%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
Black	55%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
Black	88%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	94%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	97%
Male	88%
Black	81%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	94%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	82%
Black	56%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	83%

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

83% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)

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

Math

80% (2008)

83% (2007)

85% (2006)

84% (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	83%
Female	89%
Male	77%
Black	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	41%
Non-migrant	80%

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%

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	74%	55%
Hispanic	11%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	8%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	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	5%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,472	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	13%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	16%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >