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Boonton Town School District

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

434 Lathrop Avenue
Boonton, NJ 07005
Morris County
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PH: (973) 335-3994

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Grades K-12
1247 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

85% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

84% (2008)

90% (2007)

86% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2008)

83% (2007)

76% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

82% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

51% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

52% (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

78% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

85% (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

64% (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	92%
Female	96%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	69%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	84%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	78%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	63%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	79%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	51%
Female	69%
Male	39%
Black	23%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-migrant	51%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	88%
Male	74%
Black	62%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	52%
Female	65%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian	39%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-migrant	52%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	78%
Female	89%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	53%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	37%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	15%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	64%
Non-migrant	85%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	67%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	79%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	64%

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

81% (2008)

88% (2007)

86% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

72% (2007)

80% (2006)

75% (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	81%
Female	83%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	76%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	42%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	59%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	26%
Non-migrant	69%

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%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	60%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	19%	8%
Hispanic	13%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	8%	17%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	21%	28%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,917	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	14%	13%
Administration	12%	9%
Other expenditures	14%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >