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Washington Township School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

206 East Holly Ave
Sewell, NJ 08080
Gloucester County
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PH: (856) 589-6644

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Grades K-12
8933 students
11 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

95% (2007)

93% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

87% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

92% (2007)

90% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

65% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

65% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

77% (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	93%
Male	90%
Black	84%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	80%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	80%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	90%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	92%
Black	85%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	81%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	83%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	65%
Female	72%
Male	59%
Black	53%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	46%
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	83%
Black	67%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	91%
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	62%
Black	40%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	74%
Black	64%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	26%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	77%
Black	65%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	67%
Black	50%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	92%
Male	93%
Black	88%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	77%
Non-migrant	93%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
Black	85%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	66%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	77%
Black	50%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	37%
Non-migrant	77%

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

91% (2008)

94% (2007)

94% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

88% (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	91%
Female	94%
Male	87%
Black	78%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	55%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	84%
Black	56%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	35%
Non-migrant	83%

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	85%	55%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	8%
Hispanic	3%	19%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	11%	28%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,147	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	13%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >