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  HSPA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science
 35% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 64% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 49% (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.

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  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
ScienceThis School
All Students35%
Female36%
Male34%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White49%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Non-migrant35%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students64%
Female73%
Male56%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special education10%
Non-migrant64%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female52%
Male41%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Special education14%
Non-migrant45%
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  

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