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School District of the Chathams

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

58 Meyersville Road
Chatham, NJ 07928
Morris County
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PH: (973) 635-5656

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Grades K-12
3489.5 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

97% (2007)

97% (2006)

98% (2005)

98% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

99% (2007)

98% (2006)

98% (2005)

97% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

97% (2007)

97% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

97% (2007)

96% (2006)

96% (2005)

94% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

96% (2007)

96% (2006)

94% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

99% (2007)

99% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

97% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

97% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

97% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

83% (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	97%
Female	99%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	81%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	92%
Non-migrant	99%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	83%
Non-migrant	97%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	97%
Female	99%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	79%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	79%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	95%
Non-migrant	99%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	83%
Non-migrant	97%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	87%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	82%
Non-migrant	97%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	75%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	86%

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

96% (2007)

98% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2007)

96% (2006)

95% (2005)

96% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

92% (2006)

90% (2005)

92% (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	96%
Female	98%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	84%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	59%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	64%
Non-migrant	92%

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

97% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

98% (2007)

96% (2006)

98% (2005)

99% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

95% (2007)

92% (2006)

96% (2005)

91% (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	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	83%
Non-migrant	97%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	85%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	68%
Non-migrant	95%

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	90%	56%
Asian	5%	8%
Hispanic	3%	19%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%
Black	<1%	17%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Hawaiian Native	<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	<1%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,368	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	12%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >