Summary:
The Harrison Public Schools district in New Jersey serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across 5 schools: 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage among its student population.
While the district as a whole struggles, a few schools stand out. Washington Middle School has the highest proficiency rates in NJSLA Algebra I, with 95.4% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages. Lincoln Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 9.7, which could contribute to more individualized attention for students. Additionally, Hamilton Intermediate School has the highest proficiency rates in NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools.
However, the district faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 14.9% to 14.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.24% to 84.25%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the district. Addressing these issues of equity and access to resources will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the Harrison Public Schools district.
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