Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Language Arts Literacy
41% (2010)
60% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.
Math
67% (2010)
89% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Science
79% (2010)
74% (2009)
60% (2008)
25% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.
Language Arts Literacy
41% (2010)
48% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.
Math
58% (2010)
57% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Language Arts Literacy
22% (2010)
17% (2009)
20% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.
Math
44% (2010)
45% (2009)
58% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Language Arts Literacy
18% (2010)
26% (2009)
13% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.
Math
38% (2010)
43% (2009)
39% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Language Arts Literacy
24% (2010)
31% (2009)
11% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.
Math
25% (2010)
36% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Science
34% (2010)
52% (2009)
49% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.
Language Arts Literacy
53% (2010)
44% (2009)
41% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.
Math
36% (2010)
32% (2009)
15% (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
