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Jackson Township School District

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

151 Don Connor Blvd
Jackson, NJ 08527
Ocean County
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PH: (732) 833-4600

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Grades K-12
9681 students
10 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2007)

93% (2006)

91% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

97% (2007)

95% (2006)

91% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

94% (2007)

95% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2007)

94% (2006)

91% (2005)

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

Math

95% (2007)

94% (2006)

90% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

98% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

95% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

92% (2007)

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

Math

78% (2007)

73% (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	92%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black	78%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	97%
Black	95%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	96%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	93%
Non-migrant	97%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
Black	88%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	86%
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	84%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	69%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
Black	90%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	93%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	86%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	97%
Black	97%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	92%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
Black	94%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	97%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	87%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	83%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	78%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	80%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	75%
Male	80%
Black	62%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	78%

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)

90% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2007)

86% (2006)

82% (2005)

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

Math

84% (2007)

81% (2006)

73% (2005)

66% (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	85%
Male	89%
Black	79%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	66%
Non-migrant	87%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	80%
Black	76%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	54%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	85%
Black	66%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	54%
Non-migrant	84%

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

74% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2007)

89% (2006)

91% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

82% (2006)

81% (2005)

73% (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	74%
Female	68%
Male	81%
Black	43%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	39%
Non-migrant	74%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	80%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	72%
Male	79%
Black	49%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	28%
Non-migrant	76%

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
White	85%	56%
Black	6%	17%
Hispanic	6%	19%
Asian	2%	8%
Hawaiian Native	<1%	<1%
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	9%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,623	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	9%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >