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Newark School District

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

2 Cedar Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Essex County
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PH: (973) 733-7333

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
41,266 students
73 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

63% (2007)

59% (2006)

58% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

69% (2006)

63% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

61% (2007)

60% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

60% (2007)

60% (2006)

61% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

64% (2006)

60% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

66% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

47% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

54% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

39% (2007)

38% (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	63%
Female	68%
Male	58%
Black	57%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	36%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	27%
Limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	73%
Male	67%
Black	63%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	36%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	41%
Limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	60%
Black	54%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	56%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	35%
Limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	61%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	53%
Black	52%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	63%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	20%
Limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	67%
Black	62%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	76%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	40%
Limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black	60%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	51%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	26%
Limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	66%
Male	57%
Black	55%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	51%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	30%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	47%
Female	53%
Male	41%
Black	41%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	36%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	52%
Special education	12%
Limited English proficient	32%
Non-migrant	47%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	58%
Male	52%
Black	46%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	79%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	24%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	54%
Female	59%
Male	48%
Black	48%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	21%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	21%
Limited English proficient	36%
Migrant	36%
Non-migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	41%
Male	38%
Black	32%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	22%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	42%
Special education	12%
Limited English proficient	37%
Migrant	18%
Non-migrant	39%

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

48% (2007)

49% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

50% (2007)

45% (2006)

47% (2005)

45% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

35% (2007)

31% (2006)

30% (2005)

36% (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	48%
Female	51%
Male	46%
Black	41%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	34%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	49%
Special education	20%
Limited English proficient	32%
Non-migrant	48%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	50%
Female	62%
Male	40%
Black	45%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	37%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	51%
Special education	13%
Limited English proficient	33%
Non-migrant	50%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	39%
Male	32%
Black	28%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	16%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Special education	8%
Limited English proficient	20%
Non-migrant	35%

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

30% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

58% (2007)

54% (2006)

52% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

40% (2007)

40% (2006)

37% (2005)

28% (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	30%
Female	28%
Male	31%
Black	26%
Asian	46%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	51%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Non-economically disadvantaged	31%
Special education	6%
Limited English proficient	11%
Non-migrant	30%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	58%
Female	65%
Male	50%
Black	56%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	12%
Limited English proficient	19%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	41%
Male	39%
Black	32%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	40%
Special education	5%
Limited English proficient	33%
Non-migrant	40%

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
Black	59%	17%
Hispanic	33%	19%
White	8%	56%
Asian	<1%	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	73%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$22,584	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Support services	15%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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