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Boonton Town School District

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434 Lathrop Avenue
Boonton, NJ 07005
Morris County
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PH: (973) 335-3994

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Grades K-12
1273 students
4 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2007)

85% (2006)

90% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

93% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

90% (2007)

86% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2007)

76% (2006)

87% (2005)

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

Math

83% (2007)

82% (2006)

81% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

78% (2007)

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

Math

78% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

47% (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	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	77%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	85%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
Black	64%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	72%
Non-migrant	90%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	97%
Male	73%
Black	46%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	45%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	93%
Male	76%
Black	64%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	100%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	91%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	78%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	31%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	86%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	39%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	97%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	53%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	61%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	54%
Non-migrant	55%

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

86% (2007)

91% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

63% (2007)

81% (2006)

77% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

74% (2006)

58% (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

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	86%
Female	83%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	64%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-migrant	86%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	63%
Female	67%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	64%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	67%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	64%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-migrant	62%

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

69% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2007)

86% (2006)

80% (2005)

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

Math

72% (2007)

80% (2006)

75% (2005)

79% (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	69%
Female	67%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	37%
Non-migrant	69%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	57%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	40%
Non-migrant	72%

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	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	62%	56%
Asian	18%	8%
Hispanic	11%	19%
Black	8%	17%
Hawaiian Native	<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	19%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,223	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	12%	11%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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