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Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School

Public | K-7 | 430 students

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Posted October 22, 2012

Awesome....best school ever....lot of dedicated teachers... Challenging academic competitions, robotics, science olympiad. we love Bergen Arts.


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Language Arts Literacy

All Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
General education79%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant75%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students87%
Female93%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Language Arts Literacy

All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant72%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students93%
Female90%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant98%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Language Arts Literacy

All Students85%
Female85%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant85%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant97%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Language Arts Literacy

All Students78%
Female83%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
General education79%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students97%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant97%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Language Arts Literacy

All Students67%
Female62%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
General education70%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students60%
Female50%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
General education62%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Biology I

All Students61%
Female51%
Male77%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Special educationn/a
General education64%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant61%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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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200 MacArthur Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
Phone: (201) 880-6256

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