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Atlantic City School District

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

1300 Atlantic Avenue, 5th Floor
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Atlantic County
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PH: (609) 343-7200

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
6974 students
11 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

64% (2007)

58% (2006)

63% (2005)

48% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

67% (2006)

57% (2005)

39% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

51% (2007)

53% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

59% (2007)

56% (2006)

66% (2005)

57% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

63% (2006)

59% (2005)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

36% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

41% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

45% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

32% (2007)

35% (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	64%
Female	69%
Male	60%
Black	68%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	38%
Limited English proficient	19%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	73%
Black	71%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	70%
Limited English proficient	51%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	51%
Male	50%
Black	48%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Special education	36%
Limited English proficient	14%
Non-migrant	51%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	59%
Female	63%
Male	54%
Black	59%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	16%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	59%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	60%
Black	62%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	45%
Limited English proficient	19%
Non-migrant	60%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	72%
Black	71%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	26%
Limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	69%
Black	68%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	33%
Limited English proficient	38%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	36%
Female	40%
Male	33%
Black	25%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	33%
Special education	7%
Limited English proficient	29%
Non-migrant	36%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	41%
Male	41%
Black	31%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Special education	14%
Limited English proficient	26%
Non-migrant	41%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	41%
Black	35%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	58%
Other ethnicity	35%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	47%
Special education	11%
Limited English proficient	21%
Non-migrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	31%
Male	32%
Black	21%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Other ethnicity	21%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Special education	10%
Limited English proficient	10%
Non-migrant	32%

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

45% (2007)

48% (2006)

39% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

39% (2007)

37% (2006)

35% (2005)

30% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

33% (2007)

26% (2006)

21% (2005)

19% (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	45%
Female	43%
Male	48%
Black	39%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	39%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	52%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	45%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	39%
Female	45%
Male	33%
Black	32%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	46%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	3%
Limited English proficient	4%
Non-migrant	39%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	31%
Male	37%
Black	24%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	31%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	8%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	33%

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

53% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

66% (2007)

63% (2006)

62% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

52% (2006)

51% (2005)

44% (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	53%
Female	50%
Male	57%
Black	33%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Special education	9%
Limited English proficient	10%
Non-migrant	53%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	66%
Female	73%
Male	60%
Black	60%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	15%
Limited English proficient	5%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	48%
Male	46%
Black	26%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Special education	3%
Limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	47%

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	43%	17%
Hispanic	35%	19%
Asian	11%	8%
White	10%	56%
Native American	<1%	<1%

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	70%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$17,718	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	10%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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