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Brick Township School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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101 Hendrickson Avenue
Brick, NJ 08724
Ocean County
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PH: (732) 785-3000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 10,714 students
  • 12 schools

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 NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 87% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 66% (2007)
 58% (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 Students87%
Female94%
Male82%
Black74%
Asian77%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education70%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black68%
Asian92%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special education78%
Limited English proficient33%
Non-migrant90%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black84%
Asian78%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education76%
Limited English proficient17%
Non-migrant87%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students80%
Female87%
Male73%
Black52%
Asian94%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education57%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Black76%
Asian83%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education72%
Limited English proficient25%
Non-migrant85%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black89%
Asian95%
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education77%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black89%
Asian83%
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education73%
Non-migrant87%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Black47%
Asian95%
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education42%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black74%
Asian90%
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education59%
Non-migrant84%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black68%
Asian77%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education63%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female63%
Male70%
Black62%
Asian71%
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special education39%
Non-migrant66%
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
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 67% (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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black61%
Asian91%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special education71%
Non-migrant86%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education54%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female68%
Male74%
Black39%
Asian55%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education39%
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
 77% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 71% (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 Students77%
Female73%
Male82%
Black60%
Asian53%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Special education44%
Non-migrant77%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students89%
Female93%
Male84%
Black87%
Asian74%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education57%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male76%
Black53%
Asian42%
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Special education37%
Non-migrant76%
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 certificate1%<1%

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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White90%56%
Hispanic6%19%
Black2%17%
Asian2%8%
Hawaiian Native<1%<1%
Native American<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 program13%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,434$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Support services9%11%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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