Summary:
Secaucus, New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Secaucus Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 220th out of 748 New Jersey middle schools in 2022-2023 to 308th out of 752 in 2024-2025. While the school performs above the state average in some areas, such as 8th grade English Language Arts and Algebra I, it lags behind in others, like 8th grade Science.
Secaucus Middle School has a student population of 463 and a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 28.08%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school has a low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, but it also faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state's target of 10% or less.
Overall, Secaucus School District and Secaucus Middle School face a mix of strengths and weaknesses. While the school has a low student-teacher ratio and strong performance in certain subject areas, it also struggles with declining statewide rankings and high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be impacting its overall academic outcomes. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions could help the school better serve its student population.
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