Jefferson Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 53% (2010)
 34% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math
 78% (2010)
 64% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Grade 4

Science
 90% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy
 36% (2010)
 64% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math
 74% (2010)
 96% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% 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