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West Milford Township School District

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

46 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 697-1700

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Grades K-12
4309 students
8 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)

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

Math

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)

90% (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)

94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2008)

90% (2007)

88% (2006)

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

Math

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

89% (2006)

92% (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

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

65% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

74% (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

71% (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	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	69%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	30%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	64%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	87%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	91%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	93%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	71%

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)

86% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

79% (2007)

83% (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	83%
Female	89%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	19%
Non-migrant	76%

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%

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	95%	56%
Hispanic	3%	19%
Black	1%	17%
Asian	<1%	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	6%	27%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,437	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >