Summary:
The Margate City School District in New Jersey consists of two schools: William H. Ross III School, an elementary school, and Eugene A. Tighe Middle School. These schools serve students from the Margate City area and have demonstrated strong academic performance, with the middle school standing out as a top-performing institution in the state.
The standout school in the district is Eugene A. Tighe Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking of 24 out of 752 middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students have significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages, with 91.1% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 57%.
While both schools have a slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate than the state average, they demonstrate consistent academic excellence across grade levels. William H. Ross III School also performs well, with proficiency rates above the state averages in both ELA and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades. The district's efficient use of resources, as evidenced by the similar spending per student and low student-teacher ratios at both schools, suggests a focus on supporting student learning and well-being.
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