Summary:
The city of Princeton, New Jersey is home to a high-performing school district, with 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Princeton Public School District, except for Princeton Charter School, a public charter school.
Among the standout schools in Princeton is Princeton Charter School, which is ranked #2 out of 1,342 elementary schools in New Jersey and boasts exceptional test scores, with over 87% of students proficient or better in ELA and over 81% in Math. Another high performer is Riverside School, ranked #81 out of 1,342 elementary schools and with strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism. The district as a whole performs very well, with all schools ranking in the top half of their respective categories statewide.
The data also reveals some variation in performance within the district, with Princeton Middle School and Princeton High School maintaining strong outcomes, while Johnson Park School lags slightly behind in certain metrics. Interestingly, spending per student does not necessarily correlate with better outcomes, as Princeton High School has the lowest spending per student but still maintains strong performance.
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