Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the city of Pleasantville, New Jersey - Pleasantville Middle School. The school serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Pleasantville Public School District.
Based on the available data, Pleasantville Middle School does not appear to be a standout performer. The school is ranked 701 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently well below the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranged from 15.7% to 26.8%, compared to the state average of 56.1% to 57.1%. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in Math ranged from 6% to 8.2%, compared to the state average of 20.7% to 39.8%.
Additionally, Pleasantville Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which may be a contributing factor to the low academic performance. The school also serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 80.45% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, the low academic performance suggests that these resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the students.
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