Hackensack School District

The Hackensack School District in New Jersey serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes and closing achievement gaps, with most schools and the district ranking in the bottom half of their respective categories statewide.

Among the standout schools, Fanny Meyer Hillers Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district. Jackson Avenue Elementary School also stands out, with the highest Mathematics proficiency rates and the lowest student-teacher ratio. However, the district's middle and high schools appear to be the weakest performers, with particularly low Mathematics proficiency rates.

Across the district, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients suggest that the schools are serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be contributing to the academic underperformance. Additionally, the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% across all schools is a concern and may be a factor in the low academic achievement. Addressing these issues, as well as improving instruction and support at the middle and high school levels, may be key priorities for the Hackensack School District moving forward.