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Burlington Township School District

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

P.O. Box 428
Burlington, NJ 08016
Burlington County
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PH: (609) 387-3955

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Grades PK-12
4198 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2007)

82% (2006)

86% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

77% (2006)

80% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

79% (2007)

81% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2007)

77% (2006)

83% (2005)

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

Math

80% (2007)

80% (2006)

77% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

72% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

75% (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	81%
Female	80%
Male	81%
Black	69%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	81%
Male	87%
Black	77%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	42%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	79%
Black	69%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	79%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	65%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	81%
Black	72%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	86%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	54%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	74%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	39%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	67%
Black	62%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	76%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	51%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	78%
Black	78%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	94%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	74%
Black	59%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	76%

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

80% (2007)

85% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2007)

80% (2006)

76% (2005)

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

Math

74% (2007)

73% (2006)

64% (2005)

66% (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	80%
Female	79%
Male	80%
Black	71%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	35%
Non-migrant	80%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	85%
Male	65%
Black	73%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	75%
Black	61%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	74%

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

74% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

85% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

86% (2006)

80% (2005)

71% (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	74%
Female	74%
Male	74%
Black	58%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	41%
Non-migrant	74%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	93%
Male	81%
Black	81%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	34%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
Black	70%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	83%

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
White	51%	56%
Black	34%	17%
Asian	8%	8%
Hispanic	6%	19%
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	12%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,946	$14,603

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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