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Burlington City School District

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

518 Locust Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
Burlington County
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PH: (609) 387-5874

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Grades PK-12
1881 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

61% (2007)

72% (2006)

83% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

83% (2006)

87% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

54% (2007)

71% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

47% (2007)

70% (2006)

55% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

65% (2007)

81% (2006)

43% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

40% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

64% (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	61%
Female	64%
Male	58%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	22%
Non-migrant	61%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	68%
Black	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	37%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	52%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	35%
Non-migrant	54%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	47%
Female	56%
Male	39%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	21%
Non-migrant	47%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	62%
Black	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	72%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	13%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	69%
Male	75%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	39%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	40%
Female	57%
Male	21%
Black	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Special education	18%
Non-migrant	40%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	58%
Male	40%
Black	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	49%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	83%
Male	57%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	8%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	63%
Male	44%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	20%
Non-migrant	53%

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

61% (2007)

59% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

52% (2007)

57% (2006)

64% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

47% (2006)

52% (2005)

41% (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	61%
Female	62%
Male	60%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	17%
Non-migrant	61%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	52%
Female	73%
Male	35%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	14%
Non-migrant	52%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	60%
Male	40%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	7%
Non-migrant	49%

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

52% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

69% (2007)

72% (2006)

77% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

51% (2007)

64% (2006)

66% (2005)

52% (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	52%
Female	55%
Male	49%
Black	41%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Special education	19%
Non-migrant	52%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	69%
Female	79%
Male	60%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	19%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	53%
Male	49%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	9%
Non-migrant	51%

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	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	53%	17%
White	40%	56%
Hispanic	5%	19%
Asian	2%	8%
Hawaiian Native	<1%	<1%
Native American	<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	42%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,703	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	14%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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