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Cedar Grove Township School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 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

520 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Essex County
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PH: (973) 239-1550

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Grades K-12
1595 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2010)

81% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

82% (2010)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

98% (2010)

98% (2009)

96% (2008)

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

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2010)

77% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

80% (2010)

74% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2010)

84% (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

82% (2010)

93% (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)

79% (2009)

66% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

92% (2010)

81% (2009)

87% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2010)

91% (2009)

85% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

83% (2010)

76% (2009)

69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

97% (2010)

96% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2010)

93% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

76% (2010)

79% (2009)

74% (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	81%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	83%
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%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	85%
Non-migrant	98%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	84%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	31%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	23%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	70%
Female	87%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	19%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	91%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	83%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
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	60%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	94%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	86%
Non-migrant	97%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	68%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	19%
Non-migrant	76%

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)

91% (2009)

87% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

87% (2010)

66% (2009)

77% (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	97%
Female	96%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	80%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	87%

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: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	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	88%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%	8%
Hispanic	4%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	1%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,879	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	18%	17%

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