Summary:
The city of Carteret, New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in Carteret serve a predominantly low-income student population, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients ranging from 64.52% to 81.09%.
Among the standout schools, Carteret High School has the largest student population with 1,182 students and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.3%. However, its test scores are significantly below the state averages, with only 36.7% of 9th graders proficient in ELA and 6.5% of 10th graders proficient in Algebra I. In contrast, Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School and Nathan Hale Elementary School outperform the district and state averages in both ELA and Math for 3rd and 4th grades.
The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in Carteret and the state averages, particularly in math. Additionally, all the schools in Carteret have high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.9%, which is likely contributing to the low academic performance. The Carteret Public School District faces challenges in addressing the academic and socioeconomic needs of its students, and identifying and replicating the practices of the stronger-performing schools could provide valuable insights for improving outcomes across the district.
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