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Discovery Charter School

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303-9 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Essex County
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PH: (973) 623-0222

Grades 4-8
n/a students
1 school

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Science

87% (2007)

88% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

73% (2007)

94% (2006)

75% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

94% (2006)

50% (2005)

40% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

94% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

94% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

58% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

88% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

53% (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

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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 4

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Black	87%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	87%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	73%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	60%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Black	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Black	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	58%
Female	54%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	88%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-migrant	75%

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)

91% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

64% (2007)

82% (2006)

73% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

73% (2006)

53% (2005)

79% (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

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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%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	82%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	64%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
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

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