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Montgomery Township School District

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

1014 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
Somerset County
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PH: (609) 466-7617

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Grades PK-12
5241 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2008)

91% (2007)

94% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2008)

92% (2007)

91% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

96% (2008)

97% (2007)

95% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

82% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

92% (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

85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

96% (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

86% (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	91%
Female	93%
Male	89%
Black	73%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	65%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	94%
Black	64%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	75%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	74%
Limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	89%
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%
Special education	68%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	99%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	76%
Limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	75%
Black	73%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
Black	73%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	61%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	79%
Black	56%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	60%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
Black	79%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	84%
Black	64%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	98%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	77%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	98%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	86%

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

97% (2008)

97% (2007)

97% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

96% (2008)

94% (2007)

96% (2006)

97% (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	97%
Female	98%
Male	97%
Black	77%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	77%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	96%

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	1%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	68%	56%
Asian	26%	8%
Hispanic	3%	19%
Black	3%	17%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

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		$12,630	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	22%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >