Summary:
The city of Seabrook, New Jersey is home to three schools: two elementary schools, Charles F. Seabrook School and Elizabeth F. Moore School, and one middle school, Woodruff Middle School. These schools, which are part of the Upper Deerfield Township School District, are consistently performing below the state average in various academic metrics.
None of the Seabrook schools stand out as high-performing, with all three ranked in the bottom 25% of their respective grade levels in New Jersey. The schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9%, well above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by their high free/reduced lunch rates, which range from 54.75% to 56.93%.
The academic performance of the Seabrook schools is a major concern, with students consistently scoring significantly below state averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the 5th-grade proficiency rates at Elizabeth F. Moore School were just 16.1% in ELA, 8% in Math, and 4.6% in Science, compared to state averages of 52.7%, 44.2%, and 30.1%, respectively. Despite higher-than-average spending per student, ranging from $13,513 to $14,865, the schools are not achieving commensurate academic results, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the district's challenges.
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