Summary:
The Bayonne School District in New Jersey consists of 13 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools, serving a total of 9,139 students from grades PK-12. The district as a whole is ranked 386 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out in their performance. John M. Bailey Community School and Lincoln Community School #5 are the top-performing elementary schools, ranked 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and having the highest proficiency rates on state assessments. Bayonne High School is the district's top-performing high school, ranked 2 out of 5 stars and with a 91.3% four-year graduation rate, higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Bayonne Alternative High School has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 1% of high schools statewide, despite a relatively high 91.3% four-year graduation rate.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools outperforming the district and state averages, while others lag behind, particularly in math proficiency. Additionally, the district faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, with the majority of schools having over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors, along with the variability in per-student spending, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and provide a high-quality education for all students in the Bayonne School District.
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