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Bergenfield School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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100 So. Prospect Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Bergen County
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PH: (201) 385-8202

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 3619 students
  • 7 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 82% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 66% (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 Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black87%
Asian98%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander97%
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education61%
Limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black100%
Asian98%
Hispanic93%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander97%
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education88%
Limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant95%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black95%
Asian94%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander100%
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special education72%
Limited English proficient40%
Non-migrant92%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students87%
Female96%
Male78%
Black75%
Asian92%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander98%
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education36%
Limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black90%
Asian94%
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander100%
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education68%
Limited English proficient47%
Non-migrant91%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Black91%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander95%
White97%
Other ethnicity100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education78%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black82%
Asian98%
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander95%
White96%
Other ethnicity100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education63%
Non-migrant92%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male70%
Black72%
Asian83%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education33%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Black62%
Asian85%
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education44%
Limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant77%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
Black65%
Asian93%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander91%
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education32%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female66%
Male58%
Black33%
Asian71%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander75%
White58%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Special education17%
Limited English proficient29%
Non-migrant62%
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
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 70% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 69% (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 Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Black75%
Asian97%
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander90%
White85%
Other ethnicity87%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education51%
Non-migrant84%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students70%
Female83%
Male55%
Black63%
Asian82%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander84%
White68%
Other ethnicity70%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Special education33%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female73%
Male68%
Black50%
Asian85%
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander84%
White72%
Other ethnicity61%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Special education25%
Non-migrant71%
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
 78% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 92% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 76% (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 Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
Black68%
Asian77%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander85%
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education41%
Non-migrant78%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black84%
Asian86%
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander95%
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education68%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
Black67%
Asian82%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander85%
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special education29%
Non-migrant77%
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
Hispanic35%19%
Asian30%8%
White26%56%
Black9%17%
Native American<1%<1%
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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 program19%27%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,131$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Support services10%11%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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