Summary:
The Jackson Township School District in New Jersey is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools share a district, the data reveals significant variability in their performance and characteristics.
Elms Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently scoring above district and state averages on standardized tests with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the other schools generally perform below state averages, though Howard C. Johnson Elementary School has some of the highest mathematics proficiency rates in the district. Chronic absenteeism is a challenge across all 5 schools, with rates higher than the state average.
The data also reveals significant differences in student demographics and resource allocation. Elms Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch compared to the other schools, while Lucy N. Holman Elementary has the highest rate at 50%. Spending per student ranges from $8,304 at Switlik Elementary to $10,364 at Elms Elementary. These disparities suggest opportunities for the district to learn from its highest-performing schools and implement best practices more broadly.
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