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Summit City School District

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

90 Maple Street
Summit, NJ 07901
Union County
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PH: (908) 273-3023

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Grades PK-12
3729 students
7 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

89% (2006)

95% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

96% (2007)

94% (2006)

93% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

94% (2007)

92% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

91% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

90% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

96% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

96% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

87% (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	94%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	70%
Limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	74%
Limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	90%
Male	98%
Black	92%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	90%
Non-migrant	94%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	93%
Female	92%
Male	94%
Black	92%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	87%
Male	100%
Black	92%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	88%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	95%
Black	73%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	76%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	96%
Black	73%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	95%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
Black	67%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	68%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
Black	72%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Non-economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	80%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	81%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	75%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	83%
Male	88%
Black	63%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	61%
Non-migrant	86%

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

93% (2007)

90% (2006)

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

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

87% (2006)

90% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

81% (2006)

83% (2005)

86% (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	93%
Female	91%
Male	94%
Black	91%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	82%
Non-migrant	93%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	82%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	74%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	87%
Male	92%
Black	73%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Non-economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	69%
Non-migrant	90%

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

89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

95% (2006)

95% (2005)

94% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

93% (2006)

94% (2005)

86% (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	89%
Female	88%
Male	91%
Black	62%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	73%
Non-migrant	89%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	91%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	78%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	71%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	96%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	71%
Non-migrant	89%

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	73%	56%
Hispanic	14%	19%
Asian	7%	8%
Black	5%	17%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%
Hawaiian Native	<1%	<1%
Native American	<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	11%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,178	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	60%
Support services	9%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	14%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >