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Haledon School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

70 Church Street
Haledon, NJ 07508
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 956-2582

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Grades PK-8
1033 students
1 school

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2007)

81% (2006)

77% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

65% (2007)

85% (2006)

78% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

83% (2007)

77% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

77% (2007)

69% (2006)

77% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

80% (2006)

80% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

60% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

73% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

48% (2007)

54% (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

See New Jersey's state standards

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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 Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	75%
Black	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	59%
Male	70%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	85%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	78%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	81%
Male	87%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	91%
Male	77%
Black	75%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	89%
Male	71%
Black	58%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	60%
Female	65%
Male	55%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	70%
Black	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	73%
Female	80%
Male	68%
Black	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	48%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	52%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-migrant	48%

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

GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science

80% (2007)

82% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2007)

66% (2006)

60% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

68% (2006)

60% (2005)

57% (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 all middle schools in this district

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

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	74%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	25%
Non-migrant	80%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	59%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	65%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	25%
Non-migrant	69%

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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	49%	19%
White	30%	56%
Black	13%	17%
Asian	8%	8%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	51%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,256	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	11%	11%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	15%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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