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David Brearley High School

Public | 7-12 | 648 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 18, 2010

Excellent school. Test scores have come up a lot because of the great teachers and the excellent teaching plan!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 61% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
79%
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 82% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%
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 Students60%
Female69%
Male50%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Special educationn/a
General education63%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students59%
Female59%
Male58%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Special educationn/a
General education61%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant59%
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 Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant90%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students80%
Female84%
Male75%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant90%
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

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 92% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education50%
General education99%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students70%
Female64%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Special education19%
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant70%
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 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.

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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%
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 Students39%
Female34%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Pacific Islandern/a
White38%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged35%
Special educationn/a
General education48%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant39%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 54%
Hispanic 19% 20%
Black 7% 17%
Asian 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 20%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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401 Monroe Avenue
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Phone: (908) 931-9696

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