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Elmwood Park School District

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

465 Boulevard
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 794-2979

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Grades K-12
2142 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2007)

82% (2006)

90% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

83% (2006)

87% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2007)

84% (2006)

82% (2005)

92% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

85% (2006)

88% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

69% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 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	78%
Female	80%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	65%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	76%
Male	90%
Black	93%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	82%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	82%
Black	80%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	76%
Male	81%
Black	80%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	37%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	94%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	69%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	84%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	76%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	64%
Black	71%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	67%
Black	36%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	18%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	79%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	78%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	41%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	52%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	72%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	9%
Non-migrant	59%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 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

GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science

66% (2007)

85% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2007)

85% (2006)

72% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

71% (2006)

53% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The GEPA 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 middle schools in this district

GEPA 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 8

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	66%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	66%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	65%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	37%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	57%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	74%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The GEPA 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

Science

69% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

78% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

70% (2006)

72% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
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

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	67%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	69%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	91%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
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	1%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	52%	56%
Hispanic	28%	19%
Asian	13%	8%
Black	6%	17%
Hawaiian Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	27%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,057	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	55%	60%
Support services	12%	11%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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