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  NJ ASK Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 91% (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 7
Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female82%
Male94%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Non-migrant88%
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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  GEPA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 81% (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 with test results from nearby schools  

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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 School
All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Non-migrant92%

Language Arts LiteracyThis School
All Students94%
Female98%
Male88%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female87%
Male90%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Non-migrant88%
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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