Summary:
The city of Hightstown, New Jersey is home to three schools: two elementary schools, Grace N. Rogers Elementary School and Walter C. Black Elementary School, as well as Hightstown High School. These schools are part of the East Windsor Regional School District and serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the three schools, Walter C. Black Elementary School stands out as a former high-performing school, reaching as high as 317 out of 1,346 New Jersey elementary schools in 2015-2016 with a 4-star rating. However, its ranking has since declined, dropping to 547 out of 1,353 schools in 2017-2018 and a 3-star rating. Hightstown High School also performs relatively well, with a graduation rate of 91.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.0% for the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite these bright spots, the schools in Hightstown face some challenges. Across the board, the schools' proficiency rates in NJSLA/NJGPA assessments are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, all three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 14.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, which are notably higher than the state's target of 10% or less. The schools also have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
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