Edison Township School District

The Edison Township School District in New Jersey operates 19 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 198 out of 609 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out as high-performing, including Woodrow Wilson Middle School, ranked 75th in the state with a 5-star rating, and John Adams Middle School, ranked 72nd with a 5-star rating. These middle schools have impressive test scores, with over 80% of students proficient in English Language Arts. At the elementary level, Martin Luther King Elementary School and James Madison Intermediate School also stand out, with rankings in the top 100 elementary schools in New Jersey and high proficiency rates.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. While some schools excel, others struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages. There appears to be a correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, and academic achievement. Additionally, the district faces a consistent challenge with chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting the same 14.9% rate. The wide range in per-student spending, from $5,668 to $13,477, also raises questions about resource allocation and equity within the Edison Township School District.