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South Orange-Maplewood School District

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

525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Essex County
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PH: (973) 378-9630

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Grades K-12
6087 students
9 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

87% (2007)

82% (2006)

84% (2005)

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

Math

91% (2007)

86% (2006)

83% (2005)

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

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

90% (2007)

87% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2007)

86% (2006)

81% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

83% (2006)

79% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

91% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

80% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

85% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

71% (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	87%
Female	94%
Male	80%
Black	77%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	90%
Black	82%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	78%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	80%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	96%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	65%
Non-migrant	90%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	82%
Black	74%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	41%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	86%
Black	78%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	59%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	90%
Black	84%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	67%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
Black	77%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	66%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	75%
Black	69%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	42%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
Black	72%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	46%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
Black	75%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	56%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	75%
Black	62%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	36%
Non-migrant	77%

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

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

75% (2007)

75% (2006)

76% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

69% (2006)

72% (2005)

68% (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	82%
Female	82%
Male	81%
Black	71%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	53%
Non-migrant	82%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	75%
Female	83%
Male	68%
Black	63%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	34%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
Black	52%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	32%
Non-migrant	70%

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

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

Language Arts Literacy

89% (2007)

87% (2006)

90% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

82% (2006)

84% (2005)

75% (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	73%
Female	73%
Male	74%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	38%
Non-migrant	73%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	85%
Black	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	44%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	74%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	35%
Non-migrant	78%

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	47%	17%
White	44%	56%
Hispanic	5%	19%
Asian	4%	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	16%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,435	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	60%
Support services	12%	11%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	22%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >