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Ventnor City School District

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400 N. Lafayette Avenue
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
Atlantic County
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PH: (609) 487-7917

  • Grades PK-8
  • 943 students
  • 2 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 92% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science
 89% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 78% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 45% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 47% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 71% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 82% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 65% (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

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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 LiteracyThis District
All Students92%
Female97%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female81%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant89%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female85%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Non-migrant89%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students78%
Female85%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Non-migrant77%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students45%
Female58%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian71%
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Non-migrant45%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female62%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Non-migrant58%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students47%
Female57%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Non-migrant47%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female70%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education38%
Non-migrant69%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students71%
Female80%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education25%
Non-migrant71%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian69%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Non-migrant70%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female80%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education33%
Non-migrant81%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students82%
Female80%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education20%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female58%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian73%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Non-migrant65%
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

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%

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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White48%56%
Hispanic35%19%
Asian13%8%
Black5%17%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program52%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,925$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%60%
Support services9%13%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures16%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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