North Star Academy Charter School of Newark

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 58% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 76% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 92% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Grade 8

Science
 98% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 100% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 98% (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

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
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  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy
 89% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 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.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
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 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