Summary:
The city of Woodbury Heights, New Jersey is home to two schools: Gateway Regional High School and Woodbury Heights Elementary. While the elementary school performs relatively well, with above-average test scores and a 3-star rating, the high school struggles, ranking 303 out of 434 New Jersey high schools and earning a 2-star rating.
Gateway Regional High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and low proficiency rates in most subjects, particularly in Mathematics. However, the school maintains a strong 91.3% graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate. In contrast, Woodbury Heights Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and generally performs better on English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, with proficiency rates above the state average in most grades.
The data suggests a significant disparity in academic performance between the elementary and high school in Woodbury Heights. While the elementary school spends $12,936 per student, the high school spends $16,391 per student, indicating a potential difference in resource allocation or prioritization. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and improving academic outcomes at the high school level could be important areas of focus for the district.
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