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Wildwood City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

4300 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
Cape May County
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PH: (609) 522-0786

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Grades PK-12
838 students
3 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

31% (2010)

42% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

35% (2010)

59% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

93% (2010)

81% (2009)

82% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

53% (2010)

45% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

71% (2010)

60% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

40% (2010)

60% (2009)

22% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

66% (2010)

78% (2009)

52% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

57% (2010)

44% (2009)

27% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

74% (2010)

47% (2009)

37% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

36% (2010)

45% (2009)

44% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

41% (2010)

34% (2009)

30% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

52% (2010)

65% (2009)

62% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

60% (2010)

59% (2009)

54% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

38% (2010)

37% (2009)

38% (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	31%
Female	39%
Male	24%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	36%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	27%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	18%
Non-migrant	31%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	36%
Male	35%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-migrant	35%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	89%
Male	96%
Black	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	83%
Non-migrant	93%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	53%
Female	63%
Male	43%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-migrant	53%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	67%
Male	75%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	67%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	40%
Female	41%
Male	39%
Black	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Special education	15%
Non-migrant	40%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	63%
Male	69%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	52%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	57%
Female	65%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	82%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	36%
Female	36%
Male	37%
Black	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-migrant	36%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	40%
Male	41%
Black	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Special education	11%
Non-migrant	41%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	30%
Male	67%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-migrant	52%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	60%
Female	70%
Male	53%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	35%
Male	40%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-migrant	38%

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

71% (2010)

69% (2009)

63% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

54% (2010)

54% (2009)

62% (2008)

45% (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	71%
Female	77%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	46%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-migrant	54%

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	8	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	45%	20%
White, not Hispanic	34%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	20%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	8%

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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	68%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$25,214	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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