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Wildwood City School District

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4300 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
Cape May County
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PH: (609) 522-0786

  • Grades PK-12
  • 879 students
  • 3 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 70% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science
 82% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 75% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 22% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 27% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 44% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 30% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 62% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 54% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 38% (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 Students70%
Female78%
Male63%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special education33%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female83%
Male78%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Special education69%
Limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant80%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female79%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Non-migrant82%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students75%
Female79%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant88%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students22%
Female19%
Male25%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged25%
Non-migrant22%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female46%
Male57%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special education24%
Non-migrant52%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students27%
Female23%
Male30%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-migrant27%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female41%
Male34%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Special education13%
Non-migrant37%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students44%
Female56%
Male36%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Non-migrant44%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female32%
Male31%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White43%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Non-migrant30%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female75%
Male55%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special education30%
Non-migrant62%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students54%
Female67%
Male46%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Special education27%
Non-migrant54%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female29%
Male43%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Special education22%
Non-migrant38%
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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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy
 63% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 56% (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

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 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 LiteracyThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Non-migrant63%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female69%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Non-migrant62%
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

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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
Hispanic40%19%
White34%56%
Black23%17%
Asian<1%8%
Hawaiian Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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 program63%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$25,214$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
Support services12%13%
Administration7%9%
Other expenditures19%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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