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Summit City 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

14 Beekman Terrace
Summit, NJ 07901
Union County
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PH: (908) 918-2100

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
3800 students
9 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

89% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

96% (2008)

96% (2007)

94% (2006)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

96% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Math

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

88% (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

91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

89% (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

94% (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

88% (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

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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	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	100%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	69%
Limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	82%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	69%
Limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	81%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	66%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	74%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	78%
Black	39%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	37%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	91%
Black	62%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	69%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	78%
Black	58%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	92%
Black	67%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	52%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	67%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	83%
Black	33%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	40%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
Black	80%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	87%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	79%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	81%
Male	94%
Black	67%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	54%
Non-migrant	88%

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

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Math

91% (2008)

89% (2007)

93% (2006)

94% (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	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
Black	83%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	70%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	91%
Black	75%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	60%
Non-migrant	91%

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%

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	73%	56%
Hispanic	14%	19%
Asian	7%	8%
Black	5%	17%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%
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	11%	27%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,050	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	60%
Support services	10%	13%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	13%	17%

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