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Discovery Charter School

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303-9 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Essex County
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PH: (973) 623-0222

  • Grades 4-8
  • n/a students
  • 1 school

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Science
 91% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy
 48% (2010)
 55% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math
 52% (2010)
 65% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 81% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 50% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math
 69% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 71% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 67% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math
 57% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 71% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 82% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math
 50% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 47% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science
 100% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 100% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy
 100% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 100% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math
 69% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 75% (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

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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 4
ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-migrant91%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students48%
Female54%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-migrant48%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female54%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-migrant52%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students81%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-migrant69%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students71%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-migrant71%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-migrant57%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students71%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-migrant71%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-migrant50%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students100%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students100%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-migrant69%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teachern/a12
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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source:
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Unspecified100%n/a
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,587$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%60%
Administration19%9%
Other expenditures14%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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