Summary:
The city of Haddon Heights, New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Glenview Avenue, Seventh Avenue, and Atlantic Avenue) and 1 junior/senior high school (Haddon Heights Junior/Senior High School). The schools in this area generally perform above the state average, with the high school and Glenview Avenue Elementary standing out as strong performers.
Haddon Heights Junior/Senior High School is a standout, ranking in the top half of New Jersey high schools with a 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate. Student performance on standardized tests is also above average, with 73.2% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA and 61.2% proficient or better in Math. Glenview Avenue Elementary School also performs well, ranking in the top third of New Jersey elementary schools with 65.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA and 62.8% proficient or better in Math.
While the schools in Haddon Heights generally demonstrate strong academic performance, the district may want to address the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which could impact student success. Additionally, the disparities in free/reduced lunch rates between the high school and elementary schools suggest differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations, which the district may want to consider when allocating resources to ensure an equitable learning environment for all students.
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