Summary:
The Neptune City School District consists of a single elementary school, Woodrow Wilson, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The district is located in Neptune City, New Jersey, a small community in Monmouth County.
Woodrow Wilson has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,051 and 1,131 out of 1,342 to 1,347 schools over the past three school years. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 52.4% in English Language Arts and 0% to 42.9% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 44.9% to 57.1% and 20.7% to 49.8%, respectively. The school's science proficiency rates are also low, with 5th graders at 14.3% proficient or better and 8th graders at 3.2%, compared to state averages of 30.1% and 19%.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $16,187 and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.4, Woodrow Wilson has struggled to provide a high-quality education to its students. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 48.7%, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the challenges it faces. The district and school leadership should closely examine the root causes of the school's low performance and develop a comprehensive plan to improve student outcomes.
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