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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 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

836 Newmans Ln
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Somerset County
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PH: (908) 685-2777

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Grades PK-12
9127 students
11 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2010)

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

Math

93% (2010)

88% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

98% (2010)

96% (2009)

91% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

72% (2010)

72% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

91% (2010)

88% (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)

75% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

90% (2010)

92% (2009)

91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2010)

81% (2009)

74% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

88% (2010)

85% (2009)

91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2010)

86% (2009)

87% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

82% (2010)

87% (2009)

86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

96% (2010)

96% (2009)

96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2010)

94% (2009)

94% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

89% (2010)

89% (2009)

86% (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	74%
Female	79%
Male	69%
Black	56%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	43%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
Black	76%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	83%
Limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	97%
Black	100%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	94%
Non-migrant	98%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	67%
Black	50%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	39%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	91%
Black	83%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	75%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	81%
Male	68%
Black	44%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	100%
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	34%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	91%
Black	57%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	91%
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	63%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
Black	50%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	89%
Black	42%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	62%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	79%
Black	36%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	82%
Black	40%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	47%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	97%
Black	78%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	81%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
Black	74%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	72%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
Black	56%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	89%

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

97% (2010)

96% (2009)

92% (2008)

93% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

91% (2010)

91% (2009)

88% (2008)

87% (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	97%
Female	99%
Male	95%
Black	93%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	88%
Male	93%
Black	67%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	91%

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	11	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	69%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	19%	8%
Hispanic	8%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	17%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%
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	6%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,108	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	13%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

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