Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Language Arts Literacy
81% (2010)
70% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.
Math
83% (2010)
72% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Science
96% (2010)
100% (2009)
86% (2008)
84% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.
Language Arts Literacy
77% (2010)
86% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.
Math
87% (2010)
91% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Language Arts Literacy
79% (2010)
75% (2009)
60% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.
Math
95% (2010)
84% (2009)
83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Language Arts Literacy
86% (2010)
79% (2009)
74% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.
Math
80% (2010)
82% (2009)
80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Language Arts Literacy
85% (2010)
83% (2009)
83% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.
Math
82% (2010)
82% (2009)
83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Science
100% (2010)
97% (2009)
94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.
Language Arts Literacy
98% (2010)
93% (2009)
95% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.
Math
86% (2010)
83% (2009)
87% (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
