Summary:
The Maple Shade School District in New Jersey consists of four schools: two elementary schools (Maude M. Wilkins Elementary and Howard Yocum Elementary), one middle school (Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary), and one high school (Maple Shade High School). The district faces significant academic challenges, with all schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective categories in the state.
Maple Shade High School stands out as the district's only high school, with a relatively large student population of 946. While the school has a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate, its academic performance is concerning, with test scores consistently below the state average. In contrast, Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary shows promise, with relatively strong ELA proficiency rates, though math proficiency remains low.
Across the district, high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility suggest that the schools serve a high-need student population, which may require additional resources and support to address their academic and social-emotional needs. While the overall district performance is concerning, the data highlights potential bright spots, such as the high graduation rate at Maple Shade High School, that could be leveraged to improve the district's performance.
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