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East Orange School District

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

715 Park Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
Essex County
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PH: (973) 266-5760

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Grades PK-12
10,239 students
20 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2007)

63% (2006)

65% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

71% (2006)

68% (2005)

56% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

67% (2007)

62% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

63% (2007)

64% (2006)

70% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

63% (2006)

76% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

46% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

49% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

39% (2007)

23% (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	68%
Female	74%
Male	62%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	26%
Limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	74%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	51%
Limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	65%
Male	69%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	56%
Limited English proficient	21%
Non-migrant	67%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	63%
Female	70%
Male	56%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	56%
Limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	78%
Black	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	36%
Limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	41%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	46%
Female	52%
Male	40%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	51%
Special education	15%
Limited English proficient	5%
Non-migrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	62%
Male	50%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	26%
Limited English proficient	32%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	49%
Female	57%
Male	41%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	53%
Special education	15%
Limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	49%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	41%
Male	38%
Black	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	37%
Special education	9%
Limited English proficient	26%
Non-migrant	39%

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

40% (2007)

45% (2006)

37% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

45% (2007)

42% (2006)

38% (2005)

34% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

31% (2007)

27% (2006)

22% (2005)

26% (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	40%
Female	41%
Male	39%
Black	41%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	6%
Non-migrant	40%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	45%
Female	55%
Male	33%
Black	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
Special education	16%
Non-migrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	34%
Male	28%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	32%
Special education	11%
Non-migrant	31%

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

28% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

62% (2007)

51% (2006)

55% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

37% (2007)

31% (2006)

37% (2005)

31% (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	28%
Female	28%
Male	27%
Black	28%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
Special education	5%
Non-migrant	28%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	62%
Female	72%
Male	52%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	6%
Limited English proficient	7%
Non-migrant	62%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	39%
Male	35%
Black	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	4%
Non-migrant	37%

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	<1%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	95%	17%
Hispanic	5%	19%
Asian	<1%	8%
Native American	<1%	<1%
White	<1%	56%

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	58%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$19,675	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	60%
Support services	15%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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