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Secaucus School District

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

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NJ ASK Results
NJ ASK By Subgroup
HSPA Results
HSPA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

20 Centre Avenue
Secaucus, NJ 07096
Hudson County
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PH: (201) 974-2002

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Grades PK-12
2077 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

96% (2008)

85% (2007)

92% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

97% (2008)

96% (2007)

96% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

89% (2008)

92% (2007)

94% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2008)

89% (2007)

88% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

96% (2007)

95% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

57% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

61% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

73% (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	99%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	96%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	85%
Non-migrant	97%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	72%
Non-migrant	89%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	87%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	87%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	57%
Female	57%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	58%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	82%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	77%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	61%
Female	69%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	65%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-migrant	61%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	87%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	73%

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

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

88% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

78% (2007)

82% (2006)

85% (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	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	78%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	81%

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	54%	56%
Hispanic	24%	19%
Asian	21%	8%
Black	2%	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	16%	27%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,117	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >