Summary:
The city of Deal, New Jersey has only one school, Deal Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite its small class sizes and relatively low poverty rates, the school has consistently underperformed compared to other elementary schools in the state, ranking in the bottom half of New Jersey schools over the past three years.
Deal Elementary School's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels performing above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) but generally underperforming the state average in Mathematics. The school's science proficiency rates are particularly concerning, with only 15% of 5th graders and 13.4% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in 2024-2025. The Deal Boro School District spent $16,125 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, but this investment has not yet translated into stronger academic outcomes for the students.
Overall, the data suggests that Deal Elementary School is facing significant challenges in improving student learning outcomes, particularly in Mathematics and Science. While the school's small class sizes and low poverty rates may be beneficial factors, targeted interventions and support are likely needed to help the school improve its performance and ranking within the state.
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