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East Rutherford School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Uhland and Grove Streets
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 804-3100

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  • Grades PK-8
  • 730 students
  • 2 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 92% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 44% (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 3
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Non-migrant89%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female88%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education75%
Non-migrant92%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education42%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female85%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education50%
Non-migrant88%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education39%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education31%
Non-migrant81%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students75%
Female79%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education33%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education17%
Non-migrant68%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanic87%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education47%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Non-migrant60%
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.

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 GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 83% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 72% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 65% (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

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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 District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education46%
Non-migrant83%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students72%
Female85%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special education18%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education27%
Non-migrant74%
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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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%
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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White52%56%
Hispanic28%19%
Asian15%8%
Black5%17%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program21%27%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,078$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Support services12%11%
Administration11%10%
Other expenditures16%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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