Best Public Schools in Forked River, NJ

The city of Forked River, New Jersey is home to two schools: Lacey Township Middle School and Forked River Elementary School. Both schools are part of the Lacey Township School District and serve students in grades K-8.

Based on the available data, neither school stands out as a clear academic performer. Both Lacey Township Middle School and Forked River Elementary School are rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating they are below average compared to other schools in the state. The schools' proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state averages, with particularly low scores in 8th grade Mathematics and 5th grade Science.

Additionally, both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, with 14.9% of students chronically absent. The schools also serve student populations with relatively high rates of free and reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While the spending per student and student-teacher ratios are similar between the two schools, these factors alone do not seem to be driving the academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that the Lacey Township School District may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve the educational outcomes for students in Forked River.