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Butler School District

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

Bartholdi Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
Morris County
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PH: (973) 492-2032

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Grades K-12
1189 students
3 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2007)

82% (2006)

86% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

93% (2006)

92% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

85% (2007)

95% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2007)

83% (2006)

88% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

91% (2007)

95% (2006)

87% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

66% (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	84%
Female	82%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	77%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	82%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	62%
Non-migrant	85%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	23%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	97%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	85%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	58%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	81%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	67%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	78%
Female	88%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	25%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	90%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	40%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-migrant	80%

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

91% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2007)

81% (2006)

70% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

73% (2006)

64% (2005)

68% (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	91%
Female	84%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	91%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	28%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	60%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	67%

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

77% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2007)

81% (2006)

86% (2005)

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

Math

72% (2007)

73% (2006)

71% (2005)

71% (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	77%
Female	71%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	48%
Non-migrant	77%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	19%
Non-migrant	72%

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	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	88%	56%
Hispanic	7%	19%
Asian	3%	8%
Black	2%	17%
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	11%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,939	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Support services	14%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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