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Asbury Park School District

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

407 Lake Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Monmouth County
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PH: (732) 776-2606

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Grades K-5, 9-12
2362.5 students
3 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

56% (2007)

55% (2006)

52% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

71% (2006)

62% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

46% (2007)

48% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

45% (2007)

49% (2006)

49% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

57% (2006)

46% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

66% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

54% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

29% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

45% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

40% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

25% (2007)

25% (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	56%
Female	61%
Male	50%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	38%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	74%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	61%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	49%
Male	44%
Black	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	52%
Special education	39%
Limited English proficient	18%
Non-migrant	46%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	45%
Female	52%
Male	38%
Black	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	52%
Special education	22%
Non-migrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	53%
Male	59%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	44%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	36%
Limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	61%
Male	48%
Black	52%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	29%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	29%
Female	35%
Male	24%
Black	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	26%
Special education	3%
Non-migrant	29%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	49%
Male	43%
Black	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	41%
Special education	22%
Non-migrant	45%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	40%
Female	49%
Male	27%
Black	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	47%
Special education	17%
Non-migrant	40%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	26%
Male	26%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	21%
Special education	11%
Non-migrant	25%

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

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science

19% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

46% (2007)

40% (2006)

33% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

30% (2007)

25% (2006)

23% (2005)

26% (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	19%
Female	19%
Male	19%
Black	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Non-economically disadvantaged	20%
Special education	7%
Non-migrant	19%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	46%
Female	58%
Male	31%
Black	49%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
Special education	7%
Non-migrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	38%
Male	22%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	33%
Special education	4%
Non-migrant	30%

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
Black	77%	17%
Hispanic	21%	19%
White	2%	56%
Asian	<1%	8%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	82%	27%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$28,532	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	12%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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