Summary:
The city of Rahway, New Jersey is home to 6 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Rahway Public School District. The district is ranked 512 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the district faces some challenges, a few schools stand out with stronger academic performance.
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy, the district's middle school, has shown promising results, particularly in math, with 80% of students proficient or better in Algebra I in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Franklin Elementary School also stands out, with stronger test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state. In contrast, Rahway High School has underperformed, with only 28.6% of 9th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 49.9%.
Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 14.9%, and significant economic disadvantage, with 49.22% to 71.54% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, present challenges that likely impact student learning and achievement. Addressing these issues, while building on the successes of the middle school and Franklin Elementary, will be crucial for the Rahway Public School District to improve outcomes for all students.
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