Hoboken Public School District

The Hoboken Public School District in New Jersey consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district generally outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with several standout schools like Joseph F Brandt Elementary School and Thomas G. Connors Elementary School leading the way.

Joseph F Brandt Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 111-114 elementary schools in New Jersey, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, while maintaining a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Hoboken High School struggles with Algebra I proficiency, with only 22.3% of students scoring proficient or better.

The district also exhibits significant variation in spending per student, ranging from $9,244 at Joseph F Brandt Elementary School to $19,451 at Hoboken High School. This disparity in resource allocation suggests the need for the district to re-evaluate its approach to ensure equitable support for all schools and address the performance gap between the elementary and high school levels.