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Long Branch School District

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

540 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Monmouth County
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PH: (732) 571-2868

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Grades PK-12
4853.5 students
9 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2007)

72% (2006)

73% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

81% (2006)

70% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

69% (2007)

67% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2007)

74% (2006)

75% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

78% (2006)

73% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

64% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

47% (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	78%
Female	82%
Male	75%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	59%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	85%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	85%
Limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	66%
Male	72%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	62%
Non-migrant	69%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	65%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	44%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	68%
Male	74%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	63%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
Black	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	82%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	51%
Limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Female	74%
Male	61%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	35%
Limited English proficient	18%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	79%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	56%
Limited English proficient	43%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	64%
Female	73%
Male	54%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	21%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	53%
Male	53%
Black	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	24%
Limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	53%

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

54% (2007)

63% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

58% (2007)

56% (2006)

52% (2005)

47% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

41% (2006)

40% (2005)

27% (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	54%
Female	50%
Male	58%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	26%
Limited English proficient	6%
Non-migrant	54%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	54%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	13%
Limited English proficient	7%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	47%
Male	50%
Black	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	49%

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

43% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

73% (2007)

64% (2006)

64% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

44% (2007)

60% (2006)

59% (2005)

55% (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	43%
Female	46%
Male	40%
Black	34%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	53%
Special education	11%
Non-migrant	43%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	73%
Female	84%
Male	62%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	17%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	48%
Male	41%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	4%
Non-migrant	44%

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	38%	19%
White	33%	56%
Black	27%	17%
Asian	2%	8%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Hawaiian Native	<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	64%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$17,084	$14,603

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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