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Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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836 Newmans Ln
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Somerset County
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PH: (908) 685-2777

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  • Grades PK-5, 7-12 & ungraded
  • 9205 students
  • 11 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

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

Math
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 93% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

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

Math
 85% (2007)
 86% (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%
Female87%
Male87%
Black54%
Asian96%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education53%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black62%
Asian97%
Hispanic93%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education84%
Non-migrant94%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Black80%
Asian94%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education67%
Limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant89%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
Black72%
Asian94%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education49%
Limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black84%
Asian99%
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education77%
Limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant95%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black83%
Asian97%
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black74%
Asian99%
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education73%
Non-migrant95%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Black75%
Asian97%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education69%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black81%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education86%
Non-migrant97%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black77%
Asian96%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education68%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male86%
Black73%
Asian96%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education53%
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
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

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

Math
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 81% (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 Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black90%
Asian98%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education78%
Limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant94%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Black63%
Asian97%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education54%
Limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female81%
Male87%
Black57%
Asian96%
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education42%
Limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant84%
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
 85% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 86% (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 Students85%
Female83%
Male88%
Black63%
Asian92%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education51%
Limited English proficient17%
Non-migrant85%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
Black85%
Asian96%
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Limited English proficient33%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black54%
Asian94%
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education44%
Limited English proficient25%
Non-migrant87%
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 certificate<1%<1%
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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White72%56%
Asian18%8%
Hispanic7%19%
Black3%17%
Hawaiian Native<1%<1%
Two or more races<1%<1%
Native American<1%<1%
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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 program<1%27%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,041$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Support services12%11%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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