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Hopewell Township School District

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

122 Sewall Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Cumberland County
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PH: (856) 451-9203

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Grades K-8
540 students
1 school

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2007)

90% (2006)

89% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

93% (2006)

85% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

84% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2007)

59% (2006)

74% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

67% (2006)

85% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

72% (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	87%
Female	94%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	94%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	81%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	84%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	84%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	83%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	83%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	82%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-migrant	83%

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

88% (2007)

71% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2007)

77% (2006)

71% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

69% (2006)

69% (2005)

61% (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	88%
Female	83%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	91%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	77%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-migrant	82%

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

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	85%	56%
Hispanic	6%	19%
Black	6%	17%
Asian	3%	8%
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	17%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,883	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	9%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	22%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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