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  HSPA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy
 93% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (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.

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  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 LiteracyThis School
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicity93%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education74%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female82%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicity93%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Non-migrant87%
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  

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