Summary:
The Mt. Ephraim School District in New Jersey operates two schools: Mary Bray Elementary School and Raymond W. Kershaw School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade in the Mt. Ephraim community.
Both Mary Bray Elementary and Raymond W. Kershaw School demonstrate strong academic performance, with students exceeding state averages on standardized tests. Mary Bray Elementary had 71.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to the state averages of 44.9% and 49.8%. Similarly, Raymond W. Kershaw School had 66.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, surpassing the state average of 72.7%. The schools also benefit from relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Mary Bray at 10.9 and Raymond W. Kershaw at 8.4, suggesting more individualized attention for students.
While the schools perform well academically, the district as a whole is ranked 317 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, both schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is an area that could benefit from targeted interventions. The district, however, appears to be investing significant resources into its schools, with spending per student at $11,701 for Mary Bray Elementary and $14,642 for Raymond W. Kershaw, both higher than the state average.
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