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East Newark School District

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501 -11 North Third Street
East Newark, NJ 07029
Hudson County
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PH: (973) 481-6803

Grades PK-8
213 students
1 school

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

57% (2007)

70% (2006)

68% (2005)

39% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

79% (2006)

86% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

55% (2007)

67% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

62% (2007)

78% (2006)

64% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

67% (2006)

50% (2005)

53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

94% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

62% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

46% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

69% (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

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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 Literacy	This District
All Students	57%
Female	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	83%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	43%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-migrant	55%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-migrant	62%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	57%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	62%
Female	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-migrant	62%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	46%
Female	58%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-migrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	64%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-migrant	56%

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

83% (2007)

57% (2006)

33% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2007)

57% (2006)

21% (2005)

55% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

57% (2006)

22% (2005)

52% (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	83%
Female	75%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-migrant	83%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	75%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	58%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-migrant	75%

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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	7%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	85%	19%
White	14%	56%
Black	<1%	17%

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	69%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,071	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	10%	11%
Administration	13%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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