Summary:
The city of Ringwood, New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The Ringwood School District has maintained relatively consistent performance, with some standout elementary schools and room for improvement at the middle school level.
Peter Cooper School is the highest-performing elementary school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in New Jersey and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd grade are significantly above the district and state averages. Eleanor G. Hewitt is another strong-performing elementary school, with test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding the district and state averages.
However, the data also reveals some challenges within the district. All schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the middle school, Martin J. Ryerson, has lower test scores in Mathematics compared to the state average, particularly in 8th grade. This could be an area of focus for the district to improve student outcomes. Overall, the Ringwood School District has some strong-performing schools, particularly at the elementary level, but also faces challenges in maintaining consistent high performance across all schools and grade levels.
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