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Mount Olive Township School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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89 Route 46
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Morris County
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PH: (973) 691-4008

  • Grades K-12
  • 4981 students
  • 6 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 87% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 82% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 82% (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

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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 LiteracyThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Black87%
Asian90%
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education57%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male87%
Black94%
Asian92%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education68%
Non-migrant90%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black76%
Asian96%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education77%
Non-migrant92%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students88%
Female93%
Male83%
Black60%
Asian93%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education63%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male89%
Black95%
Asian96%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education69%
Non-migrant93%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black93%
Asian93%
Hispanic95%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education84%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black85%
Asian90%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education74%
Non-migrant91%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students82%
Female88%
Male76%
Black62%
Asian90%
Hispanic87%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special education38%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black62%
Asian94%
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education51%
Limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant85%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black90%
Asian87%
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education73%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male86%
Black86%
Asian84%
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education42%
Non-migrant85%
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.

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 GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 89% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 79% (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

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 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
ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black86%
Asian92%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education74%
Non-migrant93%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Black89%
Asian94%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education50%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female81%
Male82%
Black57%
Asian86%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education43%
Non-migrant81%
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

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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science
 86% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 78% (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

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 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
ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female79%
Male93%
Black68%
Asian88%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education56%
Non-migrant86%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Black84%
Asian81%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education66%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black64%
Asian81%
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education55%
Non-migrant86%
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

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%

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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White76%56%
Hispanic10%19%
Asian8%8%
Black6%17%
Native American<1%<1%
Two or more races<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program8%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,645$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%60%
Support services12%11%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures23%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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