Alfred E. Zampella No. 27 Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 75% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Grade 4

Science
 63% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 55% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 45% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 68% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 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 with test results from nearby schools  

 
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

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  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 65% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 67% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 48% (2005)
 50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 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  

 
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

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