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Middle Township School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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216 South Main Street
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Cape May County
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PH: (609) 465-1800

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2876 students
  • 4 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 84% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 91% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 78% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 54% (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 Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education67%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education84%
Non-migrant91%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students84%
Female80%
Male88%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education72%
Non-migrant84%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students72%
Female68%
Male76%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Special education40%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female78%
Male86%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education70%
Non-migrant82%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education73%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education64%
Non-migrant85%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education38%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education61%
Non-migrant84%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students75%
Female81%
Male70%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education40%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female61%
Male66%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special education35%
Non-migrant63%
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

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 GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 80% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 70% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 46% (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 Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education65%
Non-migrant80%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students70%
Female80%
Male63%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education43%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female71%
Male77%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education36%
Non-migrant74%
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
 72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 75% (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 Students72%
Female66%
Male78%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education50%
Non-migrant72%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education50%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female71%
Male72%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education22%
Non-migrant72%
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 certificate0%<1%

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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White74%56%
Black20%17%
Hispanic4%19%
Asian1%8%
Native American<1%<1%
Hawaiian Native<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 program30%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,794$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Support services10%11%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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