Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Language Arts Literacy
61% (2010)
64% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.
Math
87% (2010)
83% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Science
94% (2010)
82% (2009)
82% (2008)
81% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.
Language Arts Literacy
49% (2010)
44% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.
Math
72% (2010)
55% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Language Arts Literacy
54% (2010)
73% (2009)
44% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.
Math
55% (2010)
52% (2009)
59% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Language Arts Literacy
57% (2010)
58% (2009)
53% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.
Math
68% (2010)
61% (2009)
73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Language Arts Literacy
53% (2010)
78% (2009)
68% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.
Math
62% (2010)
66% (2009)
67% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Science
91% (2010)
84% (2009)
88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.
Language Arts Literacy
82% (2010)
82% (2009)
73% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.
Math
75% (2010)
78% (2009)
70% (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
