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Boonton Township School District

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

11 Valley Road
Boonton, NJ 07005
Morris County
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PH: (973) 334-4162

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Grades K-8
525 students
1 school

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2007)

96% (2006)

93% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

96% (2006)

97% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

98% (2007)

97% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2007)

93% (2006)

93% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

96% (2007)

95% (2006)

95% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

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

Math

91% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

79% (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	86%
Female	90%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	92%
Female	100%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	87%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	55%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	83%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	66%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	17%
Non-migrant	72%

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

97% (2007)

97% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

98% (2007)

95% (2006)

86% (2005)

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

Math

89% (2007)

86% (2006)

78% (2005)

78% (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	97%
Female	95%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	98%
Female	97%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	83%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	89%

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	90%	56%
Hispanic	5%	19%
Asian	4%	8%
Black	2%	17%

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	<1%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,281	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Support services	8%	11%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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