NJ ASK Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 75% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 73% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 51% (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 8
ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male67%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Special education31%
Non-migrant75%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students73%
Female84%
Male60%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female59%
Male40%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Non-migrant51%
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
 68% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 60% (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

See New Jersey's state standards

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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 Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special education26%
Non-migrant68%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female46%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Special education17%
Non-migrant54%
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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