Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Science
 96% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 89% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Grade 5

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

Math
 85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 60% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 84% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Grade 8

Science
 91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 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

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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

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