Summary:
The city of Haledon, New Jersey is home to two schools serving students from elementary through high school: Haledon Public School and Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School. While both schools serve predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student populations, the data reveals that academic performance at these institutions is significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English, Math, and Science falling well short of New Jersey's overall scores.
Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School reporting a 35.7% chronic absenteeism rate and Haledon Public School at 22.2%. The high school's four-year graduation rate of 80.2% is also concerning, though the 3.7% dropout rate is relatively low. Per-student spending at both schools is higher than the state average, but the academic outcomes do not seem to reflect this additional investment.
Overall, the data paints a picture of two underperforming schools that are struggling to support their predominantly disadvantaged student populations. Addressing the root causes of low academic achievement, high absenteeism, and other challenges will be critical for improving outcomes in the Haledon Public School District and the Passaic County Manchester Regional High School District.
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