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Hillsborough Township School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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379 South Branch Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Somerset County
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PH: (908) 369-0030

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  • Grades K-12
  • 7559 students
  • 9 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 93% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 83% (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 Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Black83%
Asian95%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education78%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black80%
Asian99%
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education91%
Non-migrant96%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black83%
Asian99%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education81%
Non-migrant94%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black77%
Asian99%
Hispanic93%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education68%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black91%
Asian99%
Hispanic93%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education84%
Non-migrant96%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black100%
Asian100%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education75%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black87%
Asian99%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education65%
Non-migrant91%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Black83%
Asian98%
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education57%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black83%
Asian98%
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education65%
Non-migrant92%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black80%
Asian97%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education69%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Black73%
Asian86%
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special education44%
Non-migrant81%
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
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 74% (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 Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
Black73%
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education83%
Non-migrant95%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Black67%
Asian98%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education69%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female78%
Male89%
Black58%
Asian96%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education56%
Non-migrant84%
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

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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science
 88% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 97% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 82% (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 Students88%
Female85%
Male90%
Black65%
Asian98%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education63%
Non-migrant88%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
Black94%
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education82%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black71%
Asian98%
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education65%
Non-migrant91%
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

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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
White78%56%
Asian11%8%
Hispanic6%19%
Black5%17%
Hawaiian Native<1%<1%
Native American<1%<1%
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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 program5%27%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,939$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Support services12%11%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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