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Glen Rock School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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620 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 445-7700

  • Grades K-12
  • 2473 students
  • 6 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 98% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 85% (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 3
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students95%
Female99%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education83%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education95%
Non-migrant98%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education60%
Non-migrant95%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education55%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education80%
Non-migrant95%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education86%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education64%
Non-migrant95%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education58%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education42%
Non-migrant87%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education80%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female82%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education36%
Non-migrant85%
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.

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 GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 87% (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 Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education78%
Non-migrant94%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education74%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education48%
Non-migrant84%
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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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science
 89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 94% (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 Students89%
Female85%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education61%
Non-migrant89%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education90%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education61%
Non-migrant92%
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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 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
White86%56%
Asian11%8%
Hispanic3%19%
Black<1%17%
Two or more races<1%<1%
Native American<1%<1%
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 program<1%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,155$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Support services12%11%
Administration11%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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