Summary:
Hudson Arts and Science Charter School is the only school in the data set, serving grades K-8 in Kearny, New Jersey. The school is a public charter institution that is part of the Hudson Arts and Science Charter School District.
The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (75.53%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups. Academically, the school is struggling, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels. For example, the school's math proficiency rates range from 4.9% to 29.1%, compared to the state average of 17.8% to 45.9%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also high at 15.8%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Socioeconomic challenges also appear to be a factor, with nearly 60% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 791 out of 1,317 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 987 out of 1,342 in 2022-2023. Overall, the data suggests that Hudson Arts and Science Charter School needs to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the low academic performance and socioeconomic challenges faced by its students.
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