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Berkeley Heights School District

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

345 Plainfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Union County
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PH: (908) 464-1601

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Grades PK-12
2835 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

96% (2008)

95% (2007)

96% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

98% (2008)

94% (2007)

96% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

98% (2008)

96% (2007)

97% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2008)

99% (2007)

96% (2006)

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

Math

95% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

72% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

99% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

98% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

94% (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	96%
Female	100%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	98%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
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 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	72%
Female	80%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	21%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	84%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	95%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	25%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	99%
Female	98%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Non-migrant	99%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	98%
Female	97%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	94%

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

96% (2008)

95% (2007)

96% (2006)

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

Math

96% (2008)

90% (2007)

96% (2006)

91% (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	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	94%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	94%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
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	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	87%	56%
Asian	8%	8%
Hispanic	4%	19%
Black	<1%	17%
Hawaiian Native	<1%	<1%
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	1%	27%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,840	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	15%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >