Summary:
The city of Mays Landing, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. These schools serve students across a range of grade levels and are operated by several different school districts, including the Atlantic County Vocational School District, Hamilton Township School District, Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, and the Atlantic County Special Services School District.
Among the standout schools in Mays Landing are the Atlantic County Institute of Technology, which has the highest enrollment with 1,805 students and strong academic performance, ranking in the top 50% of New Jersey high schools with a 91.3% four-year graduation rate. The William Davies Middle School also stands out, with 883 students and better-than-average performance on NJSLA tests, particularly in Algebra I. Additionally, the Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools have a very low student-teacher ratio of 7:1, suggesting a high level of individualized attention for its 193 students in grades PK-8.
While the schools in Mays Landing exhibit a range of performance levels, the data reveals some common challenges across the district. All schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 14.9%, which is an area of concern. Additionally, there are stark differences in academic performance, with some schools like Atlantic County Institute of Technology outperforming the district and state averages on NJSLA tests, while others, like Oakcrest High School, lag behind. The district also serves a diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic status, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 23.78% to 61.11% across the schools.
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