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Union Township 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

2369 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
Union County
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PH: (908) 851-6406

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Grades PK-12
7816 students
10 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2008)

80% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

86% (2007)

87% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

86% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2008)

78% (2007)

78% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

81% (2007)

78% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

47% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

43% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

62% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

48% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

53% (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	90%
Male	85%
Black	83%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	44%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
Black	82%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	63%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	81%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	64%
Non-migrant	86%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	77%
Black	74%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
Black	74%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	47%
Female	54%
Male	40%
Black	38%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-migrant	47%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	62%
Male	57%
Black	49%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	22%
Non-migrant	60%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	43%
Female	49%
Male	37%
Black	35%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	49%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-migrant	43%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	62%
Male	51%
Black	48%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-migrant	57%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	62%
Female	65%
Male	60%
Black	51%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-migrant	62%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	47%
Male	49%
Black	34%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-migrant	48%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	81%
Black	79%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	82%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	86%
Male	67%
Black	70%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black	40%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-migrant	53%

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

79% (2008)

82% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

66% (2007)

69% (2006)

66% (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	79%
Female	87%
Male	73%
Black	75%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	32%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	68%
Male	59%
Black	47%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	29%
Non-migrant	63%

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	41%	17%
White, not Hispanic	30%	55%
Hispanic	18%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	11%	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	32%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,858	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >