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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

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836 Newmans Ln
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Somerset County
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PH: (908) 685-2777

  • Grades PK-12
  • 9115 students
  • 11 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 91% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 90% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 75% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 74% (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
 87% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 96% (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
 86% (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 Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black78%
Asian97%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education68%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black88%
Asian97%
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education82%
Non-migrant94%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black77%
Asian97%
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education81%
Non-migrant91%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Black85%
Asian99%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education70%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
Black85%
Asian97%
Hispanic93%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education86%
Non-migrant95%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Black50%
Asian85%
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female89%
Male92%
Black71%
Asian98%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education67%
Limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant91%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students74%
Female79%
Male68%
Black32%
Asian91%
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Special education33%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black48%
Asian96%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education69%
Non-migrant91%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Black47%
Asian97%
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black53%
Asian99%
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education45%
Non-migrant86%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black96%
Asian99%
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education84%
Non-migrant96%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black77%
Asian95%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education75%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
Black73%
Asian95%
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education50%
Non-migrant86%
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
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (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 Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black96%
Asian98%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education69%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Black63%
Asian99%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education56%
Non-migrant88%
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 certificate<1%<1%

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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White72%56%
Asian18%8%
Hispanic7%19%
Black3%17%
Hawaiian Native<1%<1%
Two or more races<1%<1%
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 program<1%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,108$15,798
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
Support services13%13%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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