NJ ASK Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 86% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science
 87% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 100% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 100% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 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

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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 LiteracyThis School
All Students86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Non-migrant86%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ScienceThis School
All Students87%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Non-migrant87%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Non-migrant96%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 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  

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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2005 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2004-2005


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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