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Bloomingdale School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Captolene Avenue
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 838-3282

  • Grades PK-8
  • 687.5 students
  • 3 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 84% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 79% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 81% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 76% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 72% (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 Students76%
Female70%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education41%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female79%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education76%
Non-migrant87%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female86%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Non-migrant90%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students84%
Female79%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students79%
Female85%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education40%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female80%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education27%
Non-migrant75%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students81%
Female90%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female83%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students76%
Female83%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education25%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female72%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special education17%
Non-migrant68%
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
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 78% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 64% (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 Students87%
Female91%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education58%
Non-migrant87%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students78%
Female97%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education27%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female88%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education27%
Non-migrant81%
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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 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
White86%56%
Hispanic9%19%
Asian3%8%
Black2%17%
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 program10%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,589$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%60%
Support services15%11%
Administration11%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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