It includes a school-by-school breakdown of average scores on the fourth-grade (ESPA), eighth-grade (GEPA) and 11th-grade (HSPA) standardized tests administered by the state of New Jersey.

For high schools, the report cards include average scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test college entrance examinations , known as SATs, and for Advanced Placement, or AP tests.

The report cards provide a wide array of additional information, including enrollment, language diversity, class size, student/faculty ratio, per-pupil spending and median salary for teachers and administrators.

Officials say the report card provides an important element in New Jersey's effort to set high standards, measure school progress and report results to the public.

"The School Report Card is a reliable and valuable source of information about our schools," Education Commissioner David Hespe said.

"This rich source of data is used daily by parents and interested citizens who seek information about the academic performance and staffing in each of our schools," he said.

Elementary schools are typically grades k-8.

Secondary schools are typically grades 9-12 though some schools go from 7-12.

Vocational schools range from grades 9-12; they focus on technical or applied skills rather than preparing for college.

All data is provided by the New Jersey State Department of Education and has not been checked or verified by the Courier-Post.