Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Language Arts Literacy
62% (2010)
72% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.
Math
81% (2010)
64% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Science
96% (2010)
100% (2009)
92% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.
Language Arts Literacy
59% (2010)
76% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.
Math
79% (2010)
89% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Language Arts Literacy
68% (2010)
79% (2009)
61% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.
Math
92% (2010)
74% (2009)
80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Language Arts Literacy
83% (2010)
76% (2009)
75% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.
Math
88% (2010)
81% (2009)
89% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Language Arts Literacy
75% (2010)
85% (2009)
85% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.
Math
74% (2010)
76% (2009)
80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Science
94% (2010)
95% (2009)
95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.
Language Arts Literacy
91% (2010)
93% (2009)
94% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.
Math
78% (2010)
78% (2009)
78% (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
