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Bridgeton School District

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

Bank Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Cumberland County
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PH: (856) 455-8030

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Grades PK-12
4577 students
7 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

52% (2007)

52% (2006)

49% (2005)

40% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

65% (2006)

55% (2005)

37% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

56% (2007)

55% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

56% (2007)

53% (2006)

59% (2005)

47% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

61% (2006)

54% (2005)

33% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

58% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

45% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

58% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

35% (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

Compare all elementary schools in this district

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	52%
Female	57%
Male	47%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Limited English proficient	29%
Non-migrant	53%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	67%
Male	69%
Black	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	63%
Limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	52%
Male	60%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	55%
Limited English proficient	28%
Non-migrant	56%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	56%
Female	58%
Male	54%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	23%
Limited English proficient	31%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	70%
Black	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	59%
Limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	58%
Female	61%
Male	53%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	26%
Limited English proficient	25%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	53%
Male	46%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	30%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	50%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	45%
Female	45%
Male	45%
Black	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	51%
Special education	22%
Limited English proficient	8%
Non-migrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	69%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	46%
Limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	58%
Female	62%
Male	54%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	13%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	46%
Male	49%
Black	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	26%
Limited English proficient	22%
Non-migrant	47%

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

46% (2007)

51% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

43% (2007)

45% (2006)

32% (2005)

34% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

43% (2007)

34% (2006)

23% (2005)

19% (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	46%
Female	44%
Male	48%
Black	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	23%
Limited English proficient	19%
Non-migrant	46%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	43%
Female	49%
Male	37%
Black	34%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	9%
Limited English proficient	4%
Non-migrant	44%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	39%
Male	46%
Black	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
Special education	14%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	43%

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

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science

37% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

66% (2007)

63% (2006)

59% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

33% (2007)

43% (2006)

37% (2005)

33% (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

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	36%
Male	39%
Black	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Special education	16%
Non-migrant	38%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	66%
Female	75%
Male	58%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	20%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	37%
Male	29%
Black	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	4%
Limited English proficient	6%
Non-migrant	33%

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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

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

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	45%	19%
Black	42%	17%
White	12%	56%
Asian	<1%	8%
Native American	<1%	<1%
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	77%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,850	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	17%	11%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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