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West Paterson School District

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

853 McBride Avenue
West Paterson, NJ 07424
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 278-5535

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Grades K-8
1003 students
3 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

86% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

83% (2006)

88% (2005)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

85% (2007)

83% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2007)

76% (2006)

78% (2005)

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

Math

88% (2007)

87% (2006)

83% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

77% (2007)

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

Math

74% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2007)

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

Math

57% (2007)

52% (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	87%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	85%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	69%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	77%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	77%
Female	85%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	64%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	62%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-migrant	57%

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

82% (2007)

81% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2007)

66% (2006)

75% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

59% (2006)

66% (2005)

70% (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	82%
Female	83%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	55%
Non-migrant	82%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	86%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	9%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	62%

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	62%	56%
Hispanic	31%	19%
Black	4%	17%
Asian	4%	8%
Hawaiian Native	<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	18%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,594	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	14%	11%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	15%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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