GreatSchools Rating
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.
457 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.
457 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.
457 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 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.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
| All Students | 51% |
| Female | 59% |
| Male | 41% |
| Black | 52% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 52% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Special education | 18% |
| General education | 60% |
| English language learners | 24% |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 28% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 41% |
| Female | 43% |
| Male | 39% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 37% |
| Special education | 16% |
| General education | 48% |
| English language learners | 24% |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 30% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
| All Students | 45% |
| Female | 47% |
| Male | 42% |
| Black | 45% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Special education | 16% |
| General education | 53% |
| English language learners | 20% |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | 27% |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.
2012
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Other ethnicity | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| General education | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former | n/a |
| Limited English Proficient Former | n/a |
In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
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.
See New Jersey's state standards
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
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116 Hamilton St
East Orange,
NJ 07017
Phone: (973) 266-5660
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