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Hudson County Vocational School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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8511 Tonnelle Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Hudson County
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PH: (201) 662-6700

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 1292 students
  • 4 schools

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 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)
 91% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 91% (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.

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 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
ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female86%
Male92%
Black70%
Asian96%
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education18%
Non-migrant89%

Language Arts LiteracyThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black89%
Asian98%
Hispanic93%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education29%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
Black74%
Asian98%
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education12%
Non-migrant90%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
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Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or conditional certificate0%<1%
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 Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic38%19%
White27%56%
Asian21%8%
Black11%17%
Hawaiian Native2%<1%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program36%27%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$32,547$14,603
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%60%
Support services11%11%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures24%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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