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Woodbridge Township School District

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

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Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Middlesex County
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PH: (732) 602-8549

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Grades K-12
13430.5 students
24 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2007)

87% (2006)

86% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

95% (2007)

92% (2006)

88% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

89% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2007)

82% (2006)

89% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

88% (2006)

88% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2007)

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

Math

92% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

82% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

80% (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

78% (2007)

75% (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	87%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black	87%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	62%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	93%
Black	97%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	93%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	83%
Limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	90%
Black	82%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	81%
Limited English proficient	52%
Non-migrant	89%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	76%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	57%
Limited English proficient	35%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	83%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	82%
Limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	91%
Black	84%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	67%
Limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	93%
Black	88%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	74%
Limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	78%
Black	71%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	14%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	87%
Black	74%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	53%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	81%
Black	75%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	50%
Limited English proficient	41%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	77%
Black	65%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	26%
Limited English proficient	47%
Non-migrant	78%

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

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2007)

78% (2006)

79% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

74% (2006)

71% (2005)

72% (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	82%
Female	81%
Male	82%
Black	74%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	52%
Limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	82%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	66%
Black	61%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	30%
Limited English proficient	30%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	76%
Black	55%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	41%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	76%

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

75% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2007)

88% (2006)

84% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

84% (2006)

79% (2005)

77% (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	75%
Female	72%
Male	78%
Black	63%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	46%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	43%
Non-migrant	75%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	90%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	87%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	55%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	84%
Black	73%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	65%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	40%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	85%

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	<1%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	49%	56%
Asian	21%	8%
Hispanic	17%	19%
Black	12%	17%
Native American	<1%	<1%
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	22%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,384	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	10%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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