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Clayton School District

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

300 West Chestnut Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
Gloucester County
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PH: (856) 881-8700

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Grades PK-12
1289 students
3 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2007)

73% (2006)

75% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

70% (2006)

76% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

84% (2007)

88% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2007)

75% (2006)

65% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

80% (2006)

81% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

71% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

71% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

51% (2007)

46% (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	78%
Female	88%
Male	71%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	93%
Male	76%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	85%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	67%
Non-migrant	84%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	70%
Female	65%
Male	73%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	8%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	70%
Male	77%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	67%
Black	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	25%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	70%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	60%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	19%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	50%
Black	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	52%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	52%
Special education	20%
Non-migrant	51%

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

68% (2007)

76% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

65% (2007)

66% (2006)

60% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

53% (2006)

45% (2005)

33% (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	68%
Female	63%
Male	73%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	68%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	65%
Female	71%
Male	58%
Black	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	14%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	53%
Male	45%
Black	26%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-migrant	50%

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

67% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

82% (2007)

88% (2006)

83% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

75% (2006)

76% (2005)

57% (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	67%
Female	63%
Male	70%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	33%
Non-migrant	67%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	80%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	71%

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	66%	56%
Black	26%	17%
Hispanic	5%	19%
Asian	2%	8%
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	30%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,040	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	9%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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