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Union Township School District

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

2369 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
Union County
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PH: (908) 851-6420

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Grades PK-12
7901 students
10 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

87% (2006)

80% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2007)

78% (2006)

75% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

78% (2006)

73% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

62% (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	80%
Female	85%
Male	77%
Black	73%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	21%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	83%
Black	79%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	82%
Black	77%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	60%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	82%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	78%
Female	85%
Male	72%
Black	72%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	28%
Limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	82%
Black	72%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	54%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
Black	82%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	49%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	81%
Black	80%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	74%
Male	63%
Black	60%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	10%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	69%
Male	65%
Black	60%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	17%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	84%
Male	66%
Black	62%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	30%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	54%
Black	47%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	14%
Non-migrant	57%

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

81% (2007)

80% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

64% (2007)

65% (2006)

65% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

57% (2006)

52% (2005)

58% (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	81%
Female	81%
Male	80%
Black	71%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	81%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	64%
Female	77%
Male	54%
Black	54%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	15%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	61%
Male	56%
Black	40%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	12%
Non-migrant	58%

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

72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

82% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

69% (2006)

66% (2005)

65% (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	72%
Female	71%
Male	72%
Black	65%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	39%
Non-migrant	72%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	76%
Black	77%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	40%
Limited English proficient	39%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	61%
Black	56%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	66%

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	40%	17%
White	33%	56%
Hispanic	16%	19%
Asian	11%	8%

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	27%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,179	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	11%	11%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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