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Middlesex County Vocational School District

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

112 Rues Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Middlesex County
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PH: (732) 257-3300

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Grades 9-12
1899 students
5 schools

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HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy

73% (2008)

75% (2007)

72% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

51% (2007)

56% (2006)

52% (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.

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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	73%
Female	80%
Male	67%
Black	64%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	51%
Male	62%
Black	35%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	31%
Non-migrant	57%

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%

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	44%	56%
Hispanic	37%	19%
Black	15%	17%
Asian	4%	8%
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	36%	27%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$20,478	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	15%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

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