Summary:
The Carteret Public School District in New Jersey serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces some challenges, with student performance generally below state averages, particularly in mathematics, and high rates of chronic absenteeism across all schools.
However, a few schools stand out as stronger performers. Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School has the highest performance on NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics tests, with 50% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA in 2024-2025, compared to 41.3% for the district and 53.6% statewide. Nathan Hale Elementary School also performs relatively well, with 50% of 3rd graders and 52.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA in 2024-2025.
The district faces other challenges, including high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.52% to 81.09%, indicating significant socioeconomic disadvantage. Carteret High School has a relatively high 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate, but the district and its schools generally perform below state averages on NJSLA/NJGPA assessments, particularly in mathematics, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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