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Toms River Regional School District

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

1144 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Ocean County
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PH: (732) 505-5510

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Grades K-12
17,260 students
18 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)

89% (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)

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

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Math

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

89% (2006)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

62% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

78% (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

94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

76% (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	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	82%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	86%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	92%
Male	95%
Black	78%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	91%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	98%
Black	95%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	93%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	75%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	76%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	93%
Male	96%
Black	86%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	93%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	90%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	70%
Female	74%
Male	67%
Black	46%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	52%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	87%
Black	64%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	62%
Female	67%
Male	58%
Black	40%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-migrant	62%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	77%
Black	57%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	48%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	74%
Black	50%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	73%
Black	35%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	37%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	75%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	76%
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black	58%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	49%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	75%
Black	40%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	76%

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

83% (2008)

87% (2007)

88% (2006)

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

Math

72% (2008)

71% (2007)

77% (2006)

78% (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	83%
Female	89%
Male	78%
Black	59%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	73%
Black	33%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	22%
Non-migrant	72%

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	85%	56%
Hispanic	7%	19%
Black	4%	17%
Asian	3%	8%
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	13%	27%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,936	$15,798

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >