Summary:
The Linden Public School District in New Jersey operates 8 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with Number 9 Elementary School and Number 5 Elementary School consistently outperforming the other schools in the district and the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
While Number 9 and Number 5 are the top-performing elementary schools in the district, the remaining schools struggle to meet state standards, with the district's overall performance falling below the state averages. This suggests that factors such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and student demographics may be contributing to the disparities in academic achievement. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% is a concern and may be impacting student learning and outcomes.
The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 40.74% at Number 9 to 68.49% at Number 2, indicates that the district serves students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, which may present challenges in ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities. Addressing these disparities and improving overall district performance should be a priority for the Linden Public School District leadership.
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