Summary:
The Little Ferry Public School District consists of two schools: Washington Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. Both schools serve a similar student population and demonstrate consistent performance across key metrics.
The two schools in the district perform at comparable levels on the NJSLA tests, with scores around the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, Memorial Middle School stands out with 80% of students scoring proficient or better on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, significantly higher than the state average of 38.2%. Both schools struggle with low proficiency rates in science, an area that may require further attention.
Economically, the district serves a population with significant challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at both schools, around 36%. The district also faces a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, slightly higher than the state average. While the student-teacher ratio is consistent across the schools, the per-student spending at Memorial Middle School is significantly higher than at Washington Elementary, raising questions about the district's resource allocation and equity considerations.
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