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  HSPA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science
 94% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 94% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (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 School
All Students94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Non-migrant94%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Non-migrant81%
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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