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Hopewell Valley Regional School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

425 South Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
Mercer County
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PH: (609) 737-4000

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Grades PK-12
3984 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

93% (2007)

96% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

94% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2008)

95% (2007)

89% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

82% (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.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all elementary schools in this district

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 3

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	92%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	95%
Black	83%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	77%
Non-migrant	95%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	92%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	92%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	41%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	59%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	59%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	70%
Non-migrant	93%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	62%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	82%

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.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2008)

97% (2007)

96% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

93% (2006)

93% (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

Compare all high schools in this district

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 Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	92%

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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	89%	56%
Asian	7%	8%
Hispanic	2%	19%
Black	2%	17%
Native American	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	2%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,978	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	18%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >