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Butler School District

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

Bartholdi Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
Morris County
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PH: (973) 492-2025

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Grades K-12
1220 students
3 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2008)

84% (2007)

82% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

84% (2007)

93% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

92% (2008)

85% (2007)

95% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2008)

76% (2007)

83% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

95% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

46% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

64% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

77% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

99% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

97% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

84% (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

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all elementary schools in this district

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	92%
Female	97%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	85%
Non-migrant	92%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	81%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	46%
Female	45%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	47%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-migrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	64%
Female	76%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	79%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	73%
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	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	65%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-migrant	59%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	100%
Non-migrant	99%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	84%

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

82% (2008)

85% (2007)

81% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

72% (2007)

73% (2006)

71% (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

Compare all high schools in this district

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	82%
Female	87%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	73%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-migrant	70%

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	88%	55%
Hispanic	7%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	11%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,641	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Support services	17%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >