Summary:
The city of Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve students from diverse backgrounds and face varying challenges in academic performance.
Among the standout schools, Cedar Creek High School emerges as the strongest performer, with a high graduation rate of 91.3% and low dropout rate of 1.0%. The school outperforms the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District and state averages on most standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, Egg Harbor City Community School, the lone middle school in the data set, ranks in the bottom 15% of New Jersey middle schools and has significantly lower standardized test scores compared to the district and state averages, especially in mathematics.
The data also reveals disparities in funding and socioeconomic factors across the schools. Charles L. Spragg School and Pomona Preschool have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to their lower academic performance. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student, ranging from $9,022 at Cedar Creek High School to $20,846 at Pomona Preschool, raises questions about the equitable distribution of resources and its impact on educational outcomes.
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