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Cedar Grove Township School District

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520 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Essex County
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PH: (973) 239-1550

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Grades K-12
1576.5 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2007)

92% (2006)

91% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

98% (2007)

96% (2006)

91% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)

94% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

93% (2007)

96% (2006)

91% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

96% (2007)

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

Math

98% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

97% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

78% (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	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	55%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	82%
Non-migrant	98%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	93%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	60%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	96%
Female	94%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	69%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	97%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	81%
Non-migrant	98%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	93%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	65%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	87%
Non-migrant	97%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	47%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	79%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	11%
Non-migrant	81%

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

90% (2007)

92% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2007)

88% (2006)

69% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

60% (2006)

58% (2005)

72% (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	90%
Female	85%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	75%
Non-migrant	90%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	75%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	71%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	61%
Non-migrant	79%

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

84% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

94% (2006)

94% (2005)

92% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

85% (2006)

89% (2005)

87% (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	84%
Female	80%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	79%

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	87%	56%
Asian	7%	8%
Hispanic	5%	19%
Black	2%	17%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	<1%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,340	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	11%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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