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Hoboken School District

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

1115 Clinton Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Hudson County
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PH: (201) 356-3601

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Grades K-12
1891 students
6 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2007)

73% (2006)

67% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

75% (2006)

55% (2005)

46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

69% (2007)

77% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2007)

66% (2006)

76% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

73% (2006)

75% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

52% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

48% (2007)

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

Math

63% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

65% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

48% (2007)

52% (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	79%
Female	83%
Male	74%
Black	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	26%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	85%
Black	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	65%
Male	73%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	69%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	67%
Black	35%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	74%
Male	79%
Black	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	70%
Female	61%
Male	77%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	43%
Male	60%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	21%
Non-migrant	52%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	48%
Female	39%
Male	55%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	14%
Non-migrant	48%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	51%
Male	73%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	10%
Non-migrant	63%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	65%
Female	74%
Male	58%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	40%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	56%
Male	40%
Black	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	50%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	48%

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

69% (2007)

64% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2007)

86% (2006)

85% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

76% (2006)

71% (2005)

68% (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	69%
Female	62%
Male	74%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	19%
Non-migrant	69%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	69%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	14%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	49%
Male	64%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	57%

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

68% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

83% (2006)

77% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

74% (2006)

73% (2005)

61% (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	68%
Female	66%
Male	69%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	68%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	72%
Male	79%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	75%

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
Hispanic	64%	19%
Black	18%	17%
White	17%	56%
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	76%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$28,012	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	60%
Support services	18%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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