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Bound Brook Borough School District

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

West 2nd St
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Somerset County
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PH: (732) 652-7920

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Grades PK-12
1465 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2007)

69% (2006)

83% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

71% (2006)

66% (2005)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

68% (2007)

76% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

73% (2007)

65% (2006)

74% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

69% (2006)

73% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

64% (2007)

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

Math

70% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

66% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

43% (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	76%
Female	86%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	65%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	68%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	73%
Female	79%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	18%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	58%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	14%
Non-migrant	62%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	76%
Male	87%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	64%
Female	74%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	7%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	79%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	57%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
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

52% (2007)

63% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

44% (2007)

60% (2006)

41% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

46% (2007)

51% (2006)

41% (2005)

30% (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	52%
Female	56%
Male	49%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	4%
Non-migrant	52%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	44%
Female	55%
Male	37%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	52%
Special education	4%
Non-migrant	44%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	56%
Male	40%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-migrant	46%

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

59% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

77% (2007)

69% (2006)

72% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

60% (2006)

57% (2005)

55% (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	59%
Female	62%
Male	57%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	24%
Non-migrant	59%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	77%
Female	89%
Male	67%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	20%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	63%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	22%
Non-migrant	66%

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
Hispanic	64%	19%
White	28%	56%
Black	6%	17%
Asian	2%	8%

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	52%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,236	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	9%	11%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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