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West Essex Regional School District

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

West Greenbrook Road
North Caldwell, NJ 07006
Essex County
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PH: (973) 228-1200

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Grades 7-12
1573 students
2 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

81% (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

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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 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	72%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	78%
Non-migrant	95%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	95%
Female	99%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	40%
Non-migrant	81%

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

92% (2008)

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

85% (2007)

91% (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

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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	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	85%

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	92%	55%
Hispanic	4%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	17%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	<1%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$18,288	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	60%
Support services	13%	13%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >