Walter C. Black Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 52% (2010)
 66% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math
 69% (2010)
 79% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Grade 4

Science
 94% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy
 60% (2010)
 62% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math
 80% (2010)
 75% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 61% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 56% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math
 82% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 80% (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