NJDOE Math Scores for 2019 and 2022 in Hoboken Middle and Hoboken High School are Abysmal

The importance of mathematics to your child's success can not be overstated. Basic math is a necessity, but even abstract math can help hone critical thinking skills — even if your child chooses not to pursue a STEM-style career. Math can help them succeed professionally, emotionally and cognitively.

Recent mathematics scores in the Hoboken Public Schools are abysmal. Only 9% of Middle and High School students were proficient in Math in 2019 (Figure 1) and 8% were proficient in the most recent Math NJDOE scores in 2022 (Figure 2). 

Has Superintendent Christine Johnson presented the community with a plan? Has the Director of Mathematics Instruction discussed remediation efforts at a Board Meeting? Is ANYONE accountable for these extremely low scores? 

Figure 1: US News and World Report 2019

Figure 2: US News and World Report 2022

HoLa Dual Language Continues to Excel in Hoboken - Every 8th Grader Passes the Pathway to Biliteracy Assessment!

The HoLa Dual Language School in Hoboken reports that EVERY single 8th grade 2023 HoLa graduate met or surpassed the criteria for the Pathway to Biliteracy assessment! Transcripts and report cards have been updated to indicate the Pathway to Biliteracy designation.

Founded in 2010, Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa) is the first and only free public Spanish + English Dual Language Charter School in New Jersey. The school educates 420+ Students from K to 8th. Dr. Petrosino was a founding Board member of HoLa

Last spring, HoLa was also one of just two schools in New Jersey to participate in the initial pilot administration of a new bilingual proficiency assessment called Pathway to Biliteracy, developed collaboratively through a partnership with the organizations Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey (FLENJ) and New Jersey Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages / New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL-NJBE).

The assessment includes reading, writing, listening and speaking components, and was designed specifically for graduating 8th graders, to determine whether they have mastered an established level of bilingual proficiency and are on track to receive the Seal of Biliteracy on their High School diplomas in 12th grade.

Note: HoLa is annually ranked by the New Jersey Department of Education as a top performing school in the state — in 2023, ranking in the top 5% of all New Jersey Public Schools. HoLa is also designated as a Dual Language Model Program for the state. The Middle School is the first in the state to have its curriculum approved for the College Board’s AP exam program, enabling students to take the Spanish AP exam in 8th grade to qualify for college credits.