Best Public Schools in Cranford, NJ


Summary:

The Cranford Public School District in New Jersey consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 87 out of 609 districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Orange Avenue School, the district's middle school, is ranked 43rd out of 743 middle schools in New Jersey and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It consistently performs well on state assessments, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 70% proficient or better in Mathematics. Meanwhile, Cranford High School is ranked 111th out of 429 high schools in the state and has a 4-star rating, with a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate.

The schools in the Cranford Public School District generally perform well on state assessments, with many schools having over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the district faces a potential concern with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 14.9%. Additionally, there are variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggesting some differences in resource allocation within the district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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