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Bayonne School District

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

669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
Hudson County
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PH: (201) 858-5817

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
8736 students
13 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

89% (2006)

83% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

81% (2007)

78% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

82% (2007)

81% (2006)

81% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

86% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

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

Math

86% (2007)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2007)

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

Math

85% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

65% (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

Compare all elementary schools in this district

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	85%
Female	88%
Male	83%
Black	81%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
Black	83%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	61%
Limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	78%
Male	83%
Black	81%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	60%
Limited English proficient	19%
Non-migrant	81%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	78%
Black	72%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	86%
Black	86%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	60%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	76%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
Black	73%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	59%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
Black	58%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	79%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	60%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
Black	74%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	48%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	57%
Male	66%
Black	53%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	28%
Limited English proficient	35%
Non-migrant	62%

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

78% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2007)

75% (2006)

71% (2005)

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

Math

69% (2007)

66% (2006)

58% (2005)

59% (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	78%
Female	77%
Male	80%
Black	73%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	51%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	78%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	72%
Black	69%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	33%
Limited English proficient	7%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	65%
Male	73%
Black	46%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	28%
Limited English proficient	39%
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

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science

65% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

82% (2007)

81% (2006)

82% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

68% (2006)

66% (2005)

63% (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

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	66%
Black	50%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	26%
Limited English proficient	8%
Non-migrant	65%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	79%
Black	67%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	40%
Limited English proficient	8%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
Black	49%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	22%
Limited English proficient	31%
Non-migrant	71%

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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

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

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	51%	56%
Hispanic	33%	19%
Black	10%	17%
Asian	6%	8%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	49%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,786	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	60%
Support services	9%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	15%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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