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Kearny School District

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100 Davis Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
Hudson County
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PH: (201) 955-5021

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Grades PK-12
5491.5 students
7 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2007)

83% (2006)

84% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

92% (2006)

87% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2007)

79% (2006)

82% (2005)

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

Math

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

82% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

66% (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	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	35%
Limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	65%
Limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	45%
Limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	83%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	29%
Limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	49%
Limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	59%
Limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	43%
Limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	48%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	41%
Limited English proficient	30%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	65%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	27%
Limited English proficient	37%
Non-migrant	64%

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

79% (2007)

79% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2007)

72% (2006)

73% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

64% (2006)

61% (2005)

63% (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	79%
Female	76%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	57%
Limited English proficient	46%
Non-migrant	79%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	47%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	68%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	38%
Limited English proficient	44%
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

70% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2007)

85% (2006)

84% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

76% (2006)

75% (2005)

68% (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	70%
Female	69%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	53%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	41%
Limited English proficient	30%
Non-migrant	70%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	50%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	43%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	33%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	18%
Limited English proficient	33%
Non-migrant	71%

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
Hispanic	50%	19%
White	45%	56%
Asian	3%	8%
Black	2%	17%
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	35%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,528	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	60%
Support services	7%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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