On May 3, 2023, the New Jersey State Board of Education approved the proficiency level cut score for the English language arts and mathematics components of the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment, as well as the menu of alternative assessments and aligned cut scores, according to an advisory from the New Jersey Department of Education.
The requirements for the classes of 2024 and 2025 will be available on the Graduation Assessment Requirements webpage.
First Pathway – NJGPA
| ELA | Mathematics |
| New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment— ELA ≥ 725 (Graduation Ready) | New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment— Mathematics ≥ 725 (Graduation Ready) |
Approval of Alternate Graduation Assessment Menu and Cut Scores:
Second Pathway – Menu of Substitute Competency Tests
| ELA | Mathematics |
| One of the following: · ACT Reading ≥ 17 · Accuplacer WritePlacer ≥ 5 · Accuplacer WritePlacer English Second Language ≥ 4 · PSAT10 Evidence Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) ≥ 420 · PSAT10 Reading ≥ 21 · PSAT/NMSQT EBRW ≥ 420 · PSAT/NMSQT Reading ≥ 21 · SAT EBRW ≥ 450 · SAT Reading ≥ 23 | One of the following: · ACT Math ≥ 17 · Accuplacer Elementary Algebra ≥ 49 · Accuplacer Next-Generation QAS ≥ 250 · PSAT10 Math Section or PSAT/NMSQT Math Section ≥ 420 · PSAT10 Math or PSAT/NMSQT Math ≥ 21 · SAT Math Section ≥ 440 · SAT Math Test ≥ 22 |
Portfolio Appeals (Third Pathway)
The Portfolio Appeals process will continue to be available for students in the classes of 2024 and 2025.
Contact information
For questions, please contact the Office of Assessments at (609) 376-3960 or via email.