Summary:
The city of Roselle, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Roselle Public School District. While the district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages, there are also pockets of relative success that provide insights into effective practices.
Among the elementary schools, Harrison Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Dr. Charles C. Polk School has the lowest student-teacher ratio, and Kindergarten Success Academy has the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. However, Kindergarten Success Academy also has the highest chronic absenteeism rate, which is a concern across the district.
At the secondary level, Abraham Clark High School has a graduation rate below the state average, and the district as a whole lags behind state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The wide range in per-student spending, from $11,447 to $15,698, also raises questions about the equity and adequacy of funding across the district's schools.
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