Summary:
The city of Roselle, New Jersey is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Roselle Public School District faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages on standardized tests and high rates of chronic absenteeism across the district.
However, a few schools stand out in the data. Harrison Elementary School has the highest performance on standardized tests, with over 40% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.3. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the district perform poorly, with most students scoring well below proficiency levels.
The data also reveals significant economic challenges facing the district, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.98% to 66.67%. Additionally, the Raymond J. Lesniak Experience Strength & Hope Recovery High School, a specialized school focused on supporting students in recovery from substance abuse, stands out with a very small enrollment of only 9 students, an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 5.3, and significantly higher per-student spending of over $77,000.
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