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Absecon City School District

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

800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
Atlantic County
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PH: (609) 641-5375

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Grades K-8
847 students
2 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2007)

83% (2006)

74% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

95% (2006)

92% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

85% (2007)

87% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2007)

83% (2006)

75% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

78% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

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

Math

94% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

78% (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

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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 Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	89%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	85%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	54%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	85%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	54%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	64%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	85%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	78%
Female	75%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	82%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	73%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	85%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	85%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Female	83%
Male	55%
Black	40%
Asian	47%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	79%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	78%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	75%
Male	58%
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	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	66%

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

90% (2007)

87% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2007)

78% (2006)

75% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

80% (2006)

71% (2005)

70% (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	90%
Female	88%
Male	91%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	77%
Non-migrant	90%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	67%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	31%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	65%
Male	69%
Black	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	25%
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

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	72%	56%
Asian	11%	8%
Black	10%	17%
Hispanic	8%	19%

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	21%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,863	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Support services	10%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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