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Lawrence Township School District

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

225 Main Street
Cedarville, NJ 08311
Cumberland County
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PH: (856) 447-4237

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Grades PK-8
474 students
1 school

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2007)

76% (2006)

69% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

73% (2006)

61% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

83% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

69% (2007)

59% (2006)

81% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

66% (2006)

68% (2005)

45% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2007)

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

Math

65% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

73% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

65% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

41% (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

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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 Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Female	78%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	78%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	85%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	69%
Female	64%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	61%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	74%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	64%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	73%
Female	79%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	87%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	70%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-migrant	56%

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

74% (2007)

81% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

49% (2007)

66% (2006)

57% (2005)

48% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

52% (2007)

56% (2006)

42% (2005)

41% (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	74%
Female	64%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	64%
Non-migrant	77%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	49%
Female	59%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	44%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	52%
Special education	18%
Non-migrant	51%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	43%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	52%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	54%

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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	76%	56%
Hispanic	13%	19%
Black	10%	17%
Asian	<1%	8%
Native American	<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	53%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,265	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Support services	5%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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