Summary:
The city of Maple Shade, New Jersey has only one middle school, the Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School, which serves students in grades 5-6. The school's performance data suggests it is underperforming academically compared to state and district averages, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.
The Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School had a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average. In terms of academic performance, the school's 5th grade students had an ELA proficiency rate of 33.3%, compared to the district and state averages of 33.3% and 52.7%, respectively. In Mathematics, the 5th grade proficiency rate was 18.6%, compared to the district and state averages of 18.6% and 44.2%. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate was 11.4%, significantly lower than the district and state averages of 11.4% and 30.1%.
The high percentage of students (54.87%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, along with the relatively low spending per student ($7,812) and the low student-teacher ratio (10.6), suggest that the school may be facing resource challenges and serving a population with unique needs. These factors, combined with the academic underperformance, indicate that the Maple Shade School District may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes for the students at the Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School.
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