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Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District

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100 Iona Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
Salem County
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PH: (856) 299-4250

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Grades PK-12
2393 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

72% (2007)

71% (2006)

70% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

83% (2006)

75% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

79% (2007)

72% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

70% (2007)

63% (2006)

69% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

73% (2006)

73% (2005)

45% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

55% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

65% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

51% (2007)

36% (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

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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 Literacy	This District
All Students	72%
Female	78%
Male	66%
Black	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	61%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	74%
Male	85%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	79%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	64%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	82%
Male	95%
Black	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	90%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	87%
Male	75%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	78%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	62%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	55%
Female	68%
Male	41%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	11%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	69%
Male	55%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	16%
Non-migrant	62%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	61%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	55%
Male	48%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	51%

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

54% (2007)

54% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

44% (2007)

48% (2006)

48% (2005)

55% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

45% (2007)

34% (2006)

35% (2005)

35% (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	54%
Female	63%
Male	45%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	27%
Non-migrant	54%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	44%
Female	60%
Male	30%
Black	32%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	11%
Non-migrant	44%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	43%
Black	35%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	13%
Non-migrant	45%

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

61% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

76% (2007)

76% (2006)

78% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

60% (2006)

64% (2005)

49% (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	61%
Female	56%
Male	69%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	16%
Non-migrant	61%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	76%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	15%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	51%
Male	67%
Black	28%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	8%
Non-migrant	58%

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	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	39%	17%
White	39%	56%
Hispanic	21%	19%
Asian	<1%	8%
Hawaiian Native	<1%	<1%
Native American	<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	54%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,437	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	8%	11%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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