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Central Regional School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Forest Hills Parkway
Bayville, NJ 08721
Ocean County
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PH: (732) 269-1100

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  • Grades 7-12
  • 2169 students
  • 2 schools

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 GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 49% (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 Students85%
Female79%
Male90%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education68%
Non-migrant85%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students73%
Female80%
Male68%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Special education39%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Special education27%
Non-migrant74%
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.

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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science
 71% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 66% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 67% (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 Students71%
Female64%
Male78%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special education42%
Non-migrant71%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students86%
Female94%
Male78%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education47%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female65%
Male68%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special education23%
Non-migrant66%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%
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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White87%56%
Hispanic6%19%
Black5%17%
Asian2%8%
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 program21%27%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,590$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%60%
Support services12%11%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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