Test Scores for Barnegat Township School District

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Barnegat Township School District

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

550 Barnegat Blvd.North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
Ocean County
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PH: (609) 698-5800

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Grades K-12
3272 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2008)

85% (2007)

83% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

96% (2007)

91% (2006)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

95% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2008)

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Math

94% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

63% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

64% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

74% (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	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	93%
Male	96%
Black	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	96%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	88%
Non-migrant	95%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	81%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	62%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	95%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	89%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	63%
Female	73%
Male	51%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	79%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	64%
Female	71%
Male	56%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	82%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	74%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	70%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	90%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	91%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	71%
Male	77%
Black	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-migrant	74%

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

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

80% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (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	89%
Female	94%
Male	85%
Black	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	64%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	72%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	40%
Non-migrant	76%

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
White, not Hispanic	82%	55%
Hispanic	8%	19%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	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	20%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,609	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	21%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >