South Amboy High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 56% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 68% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math
 49% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 39% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Grade 8

Science
 75% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 79% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy
 78% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 69% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math
 51% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 46% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 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  

 
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 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  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy
 89% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math
 78% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 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  

 
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 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