Collingswood Public School District

The Collingswood Public School District in New Jersey consists of 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 227 out of 609 school districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as top performers. Zane North Elementary School consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in New Jersey, with a 5-star rating and over 85% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 70% in Mathematics. Collingswood Middle School also performs very well, ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey middle schools with a 4-star rating and test scores significantly above the district and state averages. Another strong performer is William P Tatem Elementary School, which ranks in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools and maintains a 4-star rating.

On the other hand, Thomas Sharp Elementary School stands out as the lowest performing school in the district, with test scores well below the district and state averages and a 1-star rating. The district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, and there are significant disparities in funding and free/reduced lunch rates between the higher and lower performing schools, suggesting potential equity concerns.