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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

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

Math
 62% (2007)
 54% (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

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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 LiteracyThis School
All Students74%
Female79%
Male70%
Black60%
Asian92%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education36%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Black59%
Asian92%
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education48%
Non-migrant78%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
Black77%
Asian85%
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education54%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female66%
Male59%
Black45%
Asian92%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special education20%
Non-migrant62%
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  

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  GEPA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 76% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 68% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 47% (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
ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female72%
Male80%
Black47%
Asian75%
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education38%
Non-migrant76%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students68%
Female75%
Male61%
Black48%
Asian58%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special education22%
Non-migrant68%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female59%
Male67%
Black34%
Asian83%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education13%
Non-migrant63%
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  

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