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Hawthorne School District

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

445 Lafayette Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 423-6401

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Grades K-12
2382 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2007)

87% (2006)

88% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

90% (2006)

86% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

89% (2007)

93% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2007)

86% (2006)

87% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

88% (2006)

79% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

91% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

71% (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	84%
Female	89%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	89%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	84%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	72%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	83%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	52%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	61%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Special education	12%
Non-migrant	58%

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

87% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2007)

79% (2006)

84% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

67% (2006)

66% (2005)

70% (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	87%
Female	83%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	87%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	83%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	68%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	26%
Non-migrant	73%

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

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

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

85% (2006)

87% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

81% (2006)

80% (2005)

77% (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	73%
Female	69%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	18%
Non-migrant	73%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	35%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	13%
Non-migrant	77%

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
White	79%	56%
Hispanic	18%	19%
Black	2%	17%
Asian	2%	8%

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	10%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,309	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	12%	11%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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