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Hamilton Township School District

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

90 Park Avenue
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
Mercer County
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PH: (609) 631-4100

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Grades K-12
13207.5 students
23 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2007)

83% (2006)

85% (2005)

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

Math

85% (2007)

86% (2006)

82% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

86% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

79% (2007)

80% (2006)

81% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

79% (2006)

79% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2007)

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

Math

80% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

74% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

57% (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	85%
Female	90%
Male	80%
Black	79%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	52%
Limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	85%
Black	75%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	60%
Limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	86%
Black	67%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	57%
Limited English proficient	46%
Non-migrant	86%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	79%
Female	83%
Male	75%
Black	63%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	34%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	83%
Black	67%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	43%
Limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	88%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	70%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
Black	67%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	50%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
Black	52%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
Black	53%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	36%
Limited English proficient	33%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	64%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	48%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	58%
Black	34%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	59%

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

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2007)

71% (2006)

70% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

56% (2006)

57% (2005)

55% (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	78%
Female	75%
Male	81%
Black	53%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	49%
Non-migrant	78%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	61%
Black	43%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	26%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	66%
Black	34%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	20%
Non-migrant	64%

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

72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

83% (2007)

81% (2006)

83% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

69% (2006)

73% (2005)

68% (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	72%
Female	67%
Male	77%
Black	46%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	42%
Limited English proficient	22%
Non-migrant	72%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
Black	67%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	46%
Limited English proficient	26%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	69%
Black	42%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	29%
Limited English proficient	13%
Non-migrant	69%

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	68%	56%
Black	17%	17%
Hispanic	12%	19%
Asian	4%	8%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%

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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		$11,220	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	11%	11%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >