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  NJ ASK Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science
 85% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 76% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% 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 School
All Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education77%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special education82%
Non-migrant84%
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education62%
Non-migrant85%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Special education23%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female97%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education85%
Non-migrant91%
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  

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