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West Milford Township School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

46 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 697-1700

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Grades K-12
4124 students
8 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

66% (2010)

71% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

86% (2010)

86% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

97% (2010)

97% (2009)

96% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

71% (2010)

74% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

88% (2010)

82% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2010)

79% (2009)

70% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

82% (2010)

82% (2009)

85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2010)

80% (2009)

65% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

82% (2010)

79% (2009)

81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

72% (2010)

69% (2009)

80% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

63% (2010)

62% (2009)

74% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

90% (2010)

92% (2009)

91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2010)

91% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

64% (2010)

73% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

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	66%
Female	73%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	75%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	91%
Non-migrant	97%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	66%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	80%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	78%
Female	87%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	34%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	67%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	72%
Female	75%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	60%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

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

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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% (2010)

89% (2009)

83% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

75% (2010)

78% (2009)

76% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

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	93%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	73%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	54%
Hispanic	4%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	7%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,437	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

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