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Roselle Borough School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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710 Locust Street
Roselle, NJ 07203
Union County
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PH: (908) 298-2040

  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 2827 students
  • 7 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 55% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 61% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 64% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 32% (2007)
 36% (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 Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education41%
Limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education70%
Limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant85%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students55%
Female51%
Male58%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special education57%
Limited English proficient23%
Non-migrant55%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students61%
Female62%
Male61%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Special education39%
Limited English proficient33%
Non-migrant61%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female60%
Male67%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special education57%
Limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant63%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students77%
Female86%
Male70%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education24%
Limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female74%
Male64%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Special education44%
Limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant69%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students52%
Female54%
Male50%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Special education13%
Non-migrant52%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female56%
Male49%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Special education24%
Limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant52%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students64%
Female73%
Male55%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special education21%
Limited English proficient40%
Non-migrant64%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female39%
Male27%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Special education6%
Limited English proficient33%
Non-migrant32%
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
 58% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 44% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 34% (2005)
 44% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 25% (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 Students58%
Female60%
Male57%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Special education20%
Non-migrant58%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students44%
Female52%
Male34%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Special education3%
Non-migrant44%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female40%
Male39%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged35%
Special education3%
Non-migrant40%
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.

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 HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science
 43% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 71% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 34% (2005)
 31% (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 Students43%
Female44%
Male43%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Special education22%
Non-migrant43%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education28%
Non-migrant71%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female49%
Male44%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special education9%
Non-migrant47%
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.

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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
Black67%17%
Hispanic29%19%
White3%56%
Asian1%8%
Hawaiian Native<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 program50%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,832$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Support services9%11%
Administration11%10%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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