Greenwich Township School District

The Greenwich Township School District in New Jersey consists of two schools: Broad Street Elementary School and Nehaunsey Middle School. The data shows that Nehaunsey Middle School is the standout performer in the district, with consistently higher statewide rankings and ratings compared to Broad Street Elementary.

Nehaunsey Middle School has significantly higher proficiency rates on the NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, with 83.7% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 83.7% and the state average of 56.1%. The school also has higher proficiency rates on the NJSLA Algebra I assessment, with 60.9% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district average of 60.9% and the state average of 72.7%. Additionally, Nehaunsey Middle School spends more per student ($644) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (8.8) compared to Broad Street Elementary ($337 per student, 10.0 student-teacher ratio).

While both schools have similar chronic absenteeism rates, the performance gap between the two is significant, suggesting differences in the quality of instruction, resources, or other factors contributing to the disparity in academic outcomes. The higher percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch at Nehaunsey Middle School also indicates the school may have a greater proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which could present additional challenges in supporting their academic needs. Overall, the data highlights the need for a deeper analysis to identify and address the root causes of these performance differences within the Greenwich Township School District.