Summary:
The city of Wharton, New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School standing out as the top performer, consistently exceeding district and state averages in test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School excels in Algebra I but lags behind in other subject areas.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic achievement among the schools, with Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School consistently outperforming the other elementary schools and the state averages. This school also stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 8.9, suggesting smaller class sizes. The free and reduced-price lunch rates vary widely, with Marie V. Duffy Elementary School having the highest rate at 55.66% and Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School having the lowest rate at 11.97%, indicating differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations.
Across the district, the chronic absenteeism rate is consistently 14.9%, which may be an area of concern that requires further investigation and targeted interventions. The spending per student also varies, ranging from $10,708 at Arthur Stanlick Elementary School to $16,158 at Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School, suggesting differences in resource allocation and prioritization across the Wharton Borough School District.
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