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  NJ ASK Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 97% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 76% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 71% (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 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Non-migrant97%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students76%
Female85%
Male66%
Black43%
Asian96%
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female76%
Male58%
Black29%
Asian94%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Non-migrant68%
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  

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  GEPA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 78% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 68% (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 with test results from nearby schools  

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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 School
All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
Black58%
Asian97%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Non-migrant80%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students78%
Female89%
Male69%
Black54%
Asian94%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female82%
Male70%
Black50%
Asian97%
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Non-migrant76%
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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