Summary:
The city of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Grant) and 1 junior/senior high school (Ridgefield Park Junior Senior High School). The schools in this Ridgefield Park Public School District serve a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students across the district.
Among the standout schools, Ridgefield Park Junior Senior High School has a relatively large student body and a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate, though it faces challenges with a higher chronic absenteeism rate. At the elementary level, Lincoln Elementary School ranks the highest in the district and demonstrates strong performance in English Language Arts, while Roosevelt Elementary School has shown improvement in its state-wide ranking and excels in English Language Arts as well.
Overall, the schools in Ridgefield Park exhibit a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. While the elementary schools generally perform at or above the state average in English Language Arts, the district faces challenges in mathematics and science proficiency, particularly at the high school level. Addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population could be focus areas for the district to enhance overall student outcomes.
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