NJ ASK Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 90% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

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

Language Arts Literacy
 93% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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.

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  NJ ASK By Subgroup
 
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

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Non-migrant85%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education81%
Non-migrant98%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students93%
Female100%
Male88%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education69%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female89%
Male81%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education31%
Non-migrant84%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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 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.

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  HSPA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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

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  HSPA Results By Subgroup
 
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

Grade 11
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education64%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female91%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education36%
Non-migrant92%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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.
  • 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  

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