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Toms River Regional 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

1144 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Ocean County
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PH: (732) 505-5510

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Grades K-12
17,371 students
18 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2010)

70% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

88% (2010)

86% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

98% (2010)

97% (2009)

96% (2008)

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

Language Arts Literacy

66% (2010)

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

Math

84% (2010)

83% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2010)

77% (2009)

70% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

87% (2010)

89% (2009)

86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

71% (2010)

78% (2009)

62% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

73% (2010)

78% (2009)

77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

73% (2010)

75% (2009)

78% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

70% (2010)

71% (2009)

73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

93% (2010)

94% (2009)

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

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2010)

87% (2009)

87% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

69% (2010)

77% (2009)

76% (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	67%
Female	73%
Male	61%
Black	55%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	88%
Black	73%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	83%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	93%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	96%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	85%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	94%
Non-migrant	98%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	64%
Black	32%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	62%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	87%
Black	58%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	77%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	64%
Black	38%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	52%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	90%
Black	68%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	68%
Black	49%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	60%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	74%
Black	45%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	39%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	73%
Female	77%
Male	70%
Black	45%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	72%
Black	41%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	92%
Male	93%
Black	89%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	77%
Non-migrant	93%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	93%
Male	83%
Black	75%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	70%
Black	42%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	69%

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

89% (2010)

87% (2009)

83% (2008)

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

Math

73% (2010)

75% (2009)

72% (2008)

71% (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	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
Black	69%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	75%
Black	47%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	73%

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	83%	54%
Hispanic	8%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	8%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<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	16%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,936	$15,798

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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