Summary:
The city of Hampton, New Jersey is home to three schools: two elementary schools and one middle school. The standout school in the area is Union Township Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in New Jersey and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Hampton Borough School appears to be the weakest performer, with a much lower statewide ranking and significantly lower academic proficiency rates compared to the state and district averages.
Academically, Union Township Middle School stands out with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Hampton Borough School struggles in both subjects. Union Township Elementary School also performs well, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates above 65% in both subjects. However, all three schools have a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%.
The Union Township School District, which includes both Union Township Middle School and Union Township Elementary School, is ranked 42 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district as a whole is providing a high-quality education. In contrast, the Hampton Borough School District appears to be struggling, with its lone school, Hampton Borough School, performing significantly below the state and district averages.
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