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Summit City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 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

14 Beekman Terrace
Summit, NJ 07901
Union County
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PH: (908) 918-2100

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
3815 students
9 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2010)

79% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

93% (2010)

88% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

99% (2010)

98% (2009)

96% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2010)

82% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

88% (2010)

85% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

82% (2010)

86% (2009)

79% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

92% (2010)

92% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2010)

85% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

88% (2010)

90% (2009)

91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2010)

94% (2009)

89% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

80% (2010)

89% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

93% (2010)

95% (2009)

94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2010)

95% (2009)

94% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

85% (2010)

90% (2009)

88% (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	83%
Female	88%
Male	79%
Black	58%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	56%
Limited English proficient	25%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	95%
Black	67%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	80%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	99%
Black	93%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	96%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	98%
Non-migrant	99%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	75%
Black	43%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	48%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	88%
Black	57%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	72%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	76%
Black	27%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	55%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	64%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	100%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	64%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	91%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	54%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
Black	92%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	72%
Male	87%
Black	58%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
Black	75%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	62%
Non-migrant	93%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	93%
Black	88%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	81%
Male	89%
Black	56%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	41%
Non-migrant	85%

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

97% (2010)

94% (2009)

94% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

92% (2010)

86% (2009)

91% (2008)

89% (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	97%
Female	94%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	87%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	92%

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	12	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	73%	54%
Hispanic	14%	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	17%
Two or more races	2%	<1%
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	11%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,050	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	60%
Support services	10%	13%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	13%	17%

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