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Englewood City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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12 Tenafly Road
Englewood, NJ 07631
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 862-6241

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2693.5 students
  • 6 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 74% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 78% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 55% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 82% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 74% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 71% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 43% (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

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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 Students74%
Female86%
Male64%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education37%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female76%
Male84%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education84%
Limited English proficient18%
Non-migrant80%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special education38%
Limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant74%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students78%
Female83%
Male72%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special education30%
Limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female82%
Male69%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education21%
Limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant75%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education43%
Limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female75%
Male68%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education38%
Limited English proficient22%
Non-migrant71%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students74%
Female80%
Male67%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education21%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female67%
Male54%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Special education37%
Limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant60%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male69%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education21%
Limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant71%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female41%
Male46%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Special education22%
Limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant44%
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.

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 GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 57% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 31% (2005)
 36% (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

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 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
ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special education47%
Non-migrant63%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students57%
Female74%
Male41%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special education38%
Non-migrant57%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female51%
Male40%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Special education28%
Non-migrant45%
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.

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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science
 57% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 81% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 27% (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

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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
ScienceThis District
All Students57%
Female45%
Male69%
Black42%
Asian97%
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special education18%
Non-migrant57%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Black74%
Asian96%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education33%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male61%
Black43%
Asian100%
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Special education15%
Non-migrant60%
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.

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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
Black52%17%
Hispanic34%19%
Asian7%8%
White6%56%
Native American<1%<1%
Hawaiian Native<1%<1%
Two or more races<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 program60%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$21,460$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Support services13%11%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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