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Trenton School District

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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
Mercer County
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PH: (609) 656-4900

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Grades PK-12
12047.5 students
21 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

60% (2007)

60% (2006)

63% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

68% (2006)

58% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

59% (2007)

52% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

55% (2007)

51% (2006)

61% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

48% (2006)

53% (2005)

39% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

63% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

35% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

37% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

38% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

23% (2007)

26% (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	60%
Female	65%
Male	55%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	24%
Limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	61%
Male	64%
Black	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	46%
Limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	63%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	58%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	33%
Limited English proficient	43%
Non-migrant	59%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	55%
Female	60%
Male	49%
Black	52%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	24%
Limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	55%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	62%
Male	58%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	43%
Non-migrant	60%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	63%
Female	70%
Male	55%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	28%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	56%
Male	50%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	29%
Limited English proficient	31%
Non-migrant	53%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	35%
Female	37%
Male	33%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
Special education	4%
Limited English proficient	19%
Non-migrant	35%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	34%
Male	39%
Black	32%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	48%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	38%
Special education	12%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	37%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	38%
Female	45%
Male	33%
Black	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Special education	13%
Limited English proficient	6%
Non-migrant	38%

Math	This District
All Students	23%
Female	26%
Male	20%
Black	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	25%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Non-economically disadvantaged	21%
Special education	5%
Limited English proficient	5%
Non-migrant	23%

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

34% (2007)

35% (2006)

31% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

37% (2007)

31% (2006)

24% (2005)

22% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

25% (2007)

19% (2006)

13% (2005)

14% (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	34%
Female	32%
Male	35%
Black	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	46%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	34%
Special education	14%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	34%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	37%
Female	47%
Male	27%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
Special education	11%
Limited English proficient	5%
Non-migrant	37%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	26%
Male	24%
Black	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	22%
Special education	5%
Limited English proficient	4%
Non-migrant	25%

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

22% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

51% (2007)

41% (2006)

52% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

20% (2007)

28% (2006)

31% (2005)

22% (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	22%
Female	22%
Male	23%
Black	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	33%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Non-economically disadvantaged	23%
Special education	4%
Limited English proficient	14%
Non-migrant	22%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	51%
Female	61%
Male	38%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Special education	11%
Limited English proficient	14%
Non-migrant	51%

Math	This District
All Students	20%
Female	20%
Male	19%
Black	16%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	40%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Non-economically disadvantaged	19%
Special education	1%
Limited English proficient	3%
Non-migrant	20%

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
Black	64%	17%
Hispanic	32%	19%
White	3%	56%
Asian	<1%	8%
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	64%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$23,734	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	60%
Support services	18%	11%
Administration	6%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >