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South Orange Middle School

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NJ ASK Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 Language Arts Literacy 80% (2007) 82% (2006) The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007. Math 82% (2007) 76% (2006) The state average for Math was 79% in 2007. Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 Grade 7 Language Arts Literacy 85% (2007) 83% (2006) The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007. Math 79% (2007) 68% (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 with test results from nearby schools
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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 6

Language Arts Literacy	This School
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This School
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	47%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This School
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	80%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	62%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This School
All Students	79%
Female	78%
Male	80%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	79%

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.

GEPA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 8 Science 80% (2007) 83% (2006) 82% (2005) The state average for Science was 79% in 2007. Language Arts Literacy 73% (2007) 75% (2006) 77% (2005) 75% (2004) The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007. Math 68% (2007) 71% (2006) 73% (2005) 62% (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 with test results from nearby schools
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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 School
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	80%
Black	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	80%

Language Arts Literacy	This School
All Students	73%
Female	83%
Male	62%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This School
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	65%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	68%

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.