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Elizabeth School District

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

500 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Union County
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PH: (908) 436-5010

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
21,214 students
30 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2007)

69% (2006)

70% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

78% (2006)

73% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

60% (2007)

57% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

69% (2007)

66% (2006)

66% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

71% (2006)

66% (2005)

57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

73% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

54% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

56% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

39% (2007)

38% (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	75%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	64%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	39%
Limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
Black	70%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	57%
Limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	61%
Black	49%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	42%
Limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	60%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	64%
Black	57%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	31%
Limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	77%
Black	65%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	51%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	71%
Black	64%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	37%
Limited English proficient	39%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	71%
Black	58%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	45%
Limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	54%
Female	60%
Male	48%
Black	42%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	64%
Black	53%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	35%
Limited English proficient	41%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	56%
Female	61%
Male	52%
Black	48%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	11%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	36%
Male	41%
Black	25%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	17%
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

46% (2007)

47% (2006)

44% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

45% (2007)

42% (2006)

45% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

34% (2007)

30% (2006)

29% (2005)

31% (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	46%
Female	43%
Male	49%
Black	38%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	18%
Limited English proficient	15%
Non-migrant	46%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	45%
Female	52%
Male	38%
Black	40%
Asian	52%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	58%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	10%
Limited English proficient	7%
Non-migrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	33%
Male	34%
Black	22%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	52%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Special education	6%
Limited English proficient	13%
Non-migrant	34%

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

33% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

61% (2007)

58% (2006)

58% (2005)

57% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

37% (2007)

45% (2006)

47% (2005)

38% (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	33%
Female	27%
Male	39%
Black	25%
Asian	39%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	44%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	34%
Special education	5%
Limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	33%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	57%
Black	58%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	11%
Limited English proficient	19%
Non-migrant	61%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	33%
Male	42%
Black	21%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	37%
Special education	3%
Limited English proficient	21%
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
Hispanic	64%	19%
Black	24%	17%
White	9%	56%
Asian	2%	8%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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	75%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,916	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Support services	17%	11%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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