New Jersey Is Among the Best in the Nation in Math for 8th Grade Among African-American and Hispanic Students

Math
August 1, 2018 3:02 pm

Jackson STEM Academy - This year the Jackson School District is launching a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy. This four-year program allows students to choose from three college pathways: Life and Biomedical Sciences; Physical Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering. Studies show that over 70 percent of the nation’s economy is driven by science, technology and invention. The curriculum meets the common core standards and prepares students for PARCC readiness.

No state in the nation scores statistically higher than New Jersey when it comes to the average 8^th Grade Mathematics NAEP scores among either African-American or Hispanic Students.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics. 2017 NAEP Mathematics: Nation’s Report Card. April 2018.