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Trenton, NJ 08610

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  NJ ASK Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 55% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 54% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math
 55% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 65% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 61% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 62% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math
 48% (2010)
 58% (2009)
 59% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science
 77% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 77% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy
 78% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 72% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math
 52% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 51% (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

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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 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students55%
Female61%
Male50%
Black43%
Asian46%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Non-migrant55%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female57%
Male52%
Black38%
Asian46%
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Special education23%
Non-migrant55%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students61%
Female68%
Male56%
Black48%
Asian67%
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Non-migrant61%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female54%
Male43%
Black31%
Asian67%
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Non-migrant48%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Black57%
Asian85%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education51%
Limited English proficient23%
Non-migrant77%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students78%
Female84%
Male71%
Black64%
Asian69%
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education32%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female50%
Male53%
Black38%
Asian62%
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Special education14%
Limited English proficient23%
Non-migrant52%
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 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  

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