Emily Fisher Charter School of Advanced Studies

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 22% (2010)
 19% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math
 41% (2010)
 12% (2009)
 22% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 22% (2010)
 20% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math
 28% (2010)
 17% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 26% (2010)
 15% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math
 36% (2010)
 19% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Grade 8

Science
 25% (2010)
 29% (2009)
 29% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy
 23% (2010)
 30% (2009)
 22% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math
 21% (2010)
 14% (2009)
 10% (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
 51% (2010)
 42% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math
 13% (2010)
 17% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 16% (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