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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

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

292 Parsippany Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Morris County
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PH: (973) 263-7209

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Grades PK-12
7210 students
14 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2008)

91% (2007)

92% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

96% (2007)

96% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

95% (2008)

93% (2007)

93% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

93% (2007)

90% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

74% (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

71% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

77% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

80% (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	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	85%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	70%
Limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	95%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	80%
Limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	94%
Black	96%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	82%
Limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	95%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	88%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	74%
Limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
Black	96%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	78%
Limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	67%
Black	81%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	95%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	70%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	67%
Black	59%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	29%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	68%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	39%
Limited English proficient	52%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	72%
Black	63%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	37%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	77%
Male	69%
Black	39%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	30%
Limited English proficient	44%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
Black	85%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	70%
Limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	91%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	94%
Male	82%
Black	89%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	57%
Limited English proficient	47%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	78%
Black	59%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	35%
Limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	80%

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

92% (2008)

89% (2007)

91% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

88% (2006)

84% (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	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
Black	86%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	62%
Limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	85%
Black	50%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	47%
Limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	85%

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	55%	56%
Asian	31%	8%
Hispanic	9%	19%
Black	4%	17%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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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	8%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,327	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	14%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	16%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >