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Passaic County Educational Services Commission School District

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1037 Rt. 46 East, Suite C-201
Clifton, NJ 07013
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 614-8585

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  • Grades K, 7-12 & ungraded
  • 255 students
  • 4 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (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.

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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 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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.

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 GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (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
Subgroup results not available

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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.

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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (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
Subgroup results not available

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate8%<1%
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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic49%19%
Black26%17%
White14%56%
Asian11%8%
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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 program85%27%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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