Summary:
The city of Delanco, New Jersey has only one school serving grades PK-8, the M. Joan Pearson School, which is part of the Delanco Township School District. The district is ranked 565 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in the local education system.
The M. Joan Pearson School has a total enrollment of 231 students and faces several key issues. Its test scores are consistently below the statewide averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, only 25% of students are proficient or better, compared to the 44.9% statewide average. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which likely contributes to the low academic performance. Additionally, with 45.45% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school is serving a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges.
The school's per-student spending of $6,205 is relatively low, which may limit the resources and support available to students. The student-teacher ratio of 15.4 to 1 is also on the higher side, potentially making it more difficult for teachers to provide individualized attention. Overall, the data suggests that the M. Joan Pearson School is facing significant challenges in providing quality education to its students, and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve academic outcomes and student engagement.
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