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Palisades Park Junior/Senior High School

Public | 8-12 | 496 students
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Posted September 25, 2009
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I am very happy with our school. The teachers, staff, and administrators are amazing! They are very concerned with our children's education and always look for new classes and ideas to keep the children interested and happy with school. They are a really dedicated bunch!
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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 82% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%
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 Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic74%
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant82%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students69%
Female71%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Hispanic54%
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
General education72%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant69%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students79%
Female71%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanic72%
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
General education82%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant79%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
71%
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 Students89%
Female95%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education65%
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students71%
Female68%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanic71%
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Special education41%
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant71%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%
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 Students53%
Female57%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Hispanic45%
Pacific Islandern/a
White45%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Special educationn/a
General education64%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant53%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian 40% 8%
Hispanic 36% 20%
White 22% 54%
Black 3% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 30%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Veterans Plaza
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