1. Ridgefield Public Schools data presentation Part I
October 2015

2. NJASK Background Goals of the assessment:
The NJASK was still a test for the area of science for the 2014/2015 school year. PARCC replaced the NJASK in the areas of ELA and math. NJASK is based on a scoring range of 100 – 300.
100–199 is considered partially proficient (not passing)
is considered proficient
is considered advanced proficient
Goals of the assessment:
To measure and promote student achievement of New Jersey science standards
To give a glimpse of student performance at a given time using a valid and reliable tool
To meet state and federal accountability requirements
Later in our presentation we look forward to sharing how we are using the information we receive from these assessments to strengthen our educational programs and to support our students.

3. Score Reports Statewide scores by topic area
District Factor Group (DFG) scores by topic area
Criteria for establishing a district’s DFG
Percent of adults with no high school diploma
Percent of adults with some college education
Occupational status
Unemployment rate
Percent of individuals in poverty
Median family income
District scores by grade level
District Factor Groups (DFGs) were first introduced in 1975 for the purpose of comparing students’ performance on statewide assessments across demographically similar school districts. The categories are updated every 10 years when the Census Bureau releases the latest data.
The last update was done in Franklin Lakes is in a District Factor Group of I. Other I towns are Oakland, Wyckoff, Tenafly, Ramsey, Montvale, etc. As you can see, the criteria for determining a district factor group focuses on the exposure to and value for education.

4. Grade 4 Science

5. Grade 4 Science by Sub-groups

6. Grade 8 Science
20 Total Points

7. Grade 8 Science by Sub-groups

8. 2 year progress indicators
*Different students over a two year period.

9. NJ Biology Competency Test NJBCT
The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is a state test given to students to measure whether they have gained the knowledge and skills identified in the Biology section of the Science Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS).
In May 2008, all New Jersey public high school students enrolled in a requisite Biology course were required to participate in the End of Course Biology Test, which replaced HSPA Science.
In 2010, the End of Course Biology test was renamed New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT).
All New Jersey public high school students, regardless of grade level, who are enrolled in a Biology course or content equivalent during the school year must take the test, regardless of prior testing exposure and experience.

10. Total Student Population
NJBCT SCORES PROFICIENCY COMPARISONS
Ridgefield
DFG
State
Total Student Population
65.5%
56.1%
57.8%
General Education
77.7%
62%
64.9%
Special Education
7.1%
21.4%
23.5%

11. 3 YEAR NJBCT PROFICIENCY COMPARISON

12. AP SCORES 5 4 3 2 1 Total Mean Score 2014 % 3 or higher
Biology 6
3.33
100%
83.3%
Calculus AB 8
3.75
English Lit 9
3.44
88.9%
European History 7
3.86
86%
Psychology 20
3.95
67%
95%
Statistics 14
2.93
71.4%
US History
3.88
87.5%
Spanish
5.00
Chinese % % %
2 2.8% 74
3.90
94.4%
91.7%

13. AP SCORES COMPARISON Biology 3.33 3.19 2.91 83.3% 75.3% 64.4%
Ridgefield Mean Score
NJ Mean Score
US Mean Score
Ridgefield % 3 or higher
NJ % 3 or higher
US % 3 or higher
Biology
3.33
6 students
3.19
8,063 students
2.91
224,209 students
83.3%
75.3%
64.4%
Calculus AB
3.75
8 students
,221 students
,523 students
100%
69.0%
58.3%
English Lit
students
,165 students
,656 students
88.9%
70.2%
56.2%
European History
students
,513 students
,800 students
77.3%
63.2%
Psychology
students
,794 students
,745 students
95%
75.6%
66.2%
Statistics
students
,571 students
,792 students
71.4%
71.3%
57.7%
US History
students
,807 students
,313 students
87.5%
68.3%
51.1%
Spanish
5.00
1 student
3.86
4,009 students
3.78
148,401 students
91.3%
89.8%
Chinese
4.13
474 students
4.36
11,706 students
88%
93.1%
Total
3.90
3.39
3.11
91.7%
76.2%
66.6%

14. % OF STUDENTS SCORING 3 OR HIGHER
5 YEAR AP DATA
% OF STUDENTS SCORING 3 OR HIGHER

15. SAT DATA – CLASS OF 2015 The SAT is scored on a scale of 200 – 800
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
Total Score
Multiple Choice - Mean
Essay –
Mean
Ridgefield Tests
491
535
508
1534 48
7.6
NJ ,021 Tests
500
521
499
1520
49.5
7.5
Total Group 1,698,521
Tests
495
511
484
1490
48.9
7.0
Male Ridgefield Students
501
548
514
1563
46.6
Female Ridgefield Students
479
1479
49.1
7.8
The SAT is scored on a scale of 200 – 800
0 students scored 700 or more on the Critical Reading section – High Score: 670
7 students scored 700 or more on the Mathematics section – High Score: 800 (2)
4 students scored 700 or more on the Writing section – High Score: 800

16. HISTORICAL SAT DATA Writing 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 504 506 485 491
Ridgefield
504
506
485
491
508 NJ
497
499
500
502
Total Group
489
488
487
484
HISTORICAL SAT DATA

17. HISTORICAL SAT DATA Mathematics 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 545 541 510
Ridgefield
545
541
510
523
535 NJ
516
517
522
521
Total Group
514
513
511

18. HISTORICAL SAT DATA Critical Reading 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 468 488
Ridgefield
468
488
469
473
491 NJ
495
499
501
500
Total Group
496
497

19. Other Colleges Attended
Class of 2015 Post-High School Data
122 Students
Four-Year College: 82 (67%)
Two-Year College: (27%)
Vocational School: 2 (2%)
Armed Forces: (1%)
FT Employment: (3%)
34 students attend Bergen Community College
11 students attend Montclair State University
18 students attend Rutgers University
Other Colleges Attended
East Stroudsburg
NJIT
Ramapo College
Rowan
Seton Hall
Syracuse
University of Massachusetts
University of North Carolina
William Paterson University
Yale University