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Trenton 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

108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
Mercer County
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PH: (609) 656-5464

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Grades PK-12
11,447 students
21 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2008)

60% (2007)

60% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

62% (2008)

63% (2007)

68% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

54% (2008)

59% (2007)

52% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

59% (2008)

55% (2007)

51% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

60% (2007)

48% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

23% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

12% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

27% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

28% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

20% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

45% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

42% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

22% (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	67%
Female	72%
Male	62%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	42%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	65%
Male	60%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	50%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	41%
Limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	62%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	54%
Black	52%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	35%
Limited English proficient	39%
Non-migrant	54%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	59%
Female	62%
Male	57%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	21%
Limited English proficient	44%
Non-migrant	59%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	51%
Male	54%
Black	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	63%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Special education	30%
Limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	53%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	23%
Female	26%
Male	19%
Black	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	36%
Other ethnicity	18%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Non-economically disadvantaged	24%
Non-migrant	23%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	44%
Male	40%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	44%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	47%
Special education	16%
Limited English proficient	19%
Non-migrant	42%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	12%
Female	14%
Male	11%
Black	11%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	12%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	26%
Other ethnicity	15%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Non-economically disadvantaged	15%
Limited English proficient	14%
Non-migrant	12%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	27%
Male	27%
Black	23%
Asian	46%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	43%
Other ethnicity	20%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	28%
Special education	16%
Limited English proficient	32%
Non-migrant	27%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	28%
Female	30%
Male	26%
Black	28%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	27%
Limited English proficient	18%
Non-migrant	28%

Math	This District
All Students	20%
Female	19%
Male	21%
Black	17%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Non-economically disadvantaged	19%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	20%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	45%
Male	44%
Black	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Other ethnicity	44%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	45%
Special education	18%
Limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	45%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	42%
Female	52%
Male	35%
Black	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	30%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	45%
Limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	42%

Math	This District
All Students	22%
Female	24%
Male	21%
Black	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	38%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Non-economically disadvantaged	22%
Non-migrant	22%

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

43% (2008)

51% (2007)

41% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

21% (2008)

20% (2007)

28% (2006)

31% (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	43%
Female	50%
Male	35%
Black	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	19%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-migrant	43%

Math	This District
All Students	21%
Female	20%
Male	22%
Black	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	31%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Non-economically disadvantaged	20%
Non-migrant	21%

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	<1%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	62%	17%
Hispanic	35%	19%
White, not Hispanic	3%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	8%
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	65%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$23,984	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	17%	13%
Administration	6%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >