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Brigantine City School District

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

301 E. Evans Blvd.
Brigantine, NJ 08203
Atlantic County
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PH: (609) 266-7671

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Grades PK-8
885 students
2 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

81% (2006)

80% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

96% (2006)

95% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

96% (2007)

94% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

82% (2006)

91% (2005)

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

Math

91% (2007)

95% (2006)

91% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

90% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

81% (2007)

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

Math

63% (2007)

69% (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	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	79%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	89%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	100%
Non-migrant	96%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	47%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	60%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	65%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	29%
Non-migrant	63%

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)

85% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2007)

73% (2006)

74% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

69% (2006)

69% (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

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	86%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Non-migrant	86%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	78%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	72%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-migrant	80%

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

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	73%	56%
Hispanic	13%	19%
Asian	7%	8%
Black	6%	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	30%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,469	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	10%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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