Neptune Township School District

The Neptune Township School District in New Jersey consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 535 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Summerfield Elementary School has the highest statewide ranking of the elementary schools, placed 660 out of 1,338 elementary schools in New Jersey and rated 3 out of 5 stars. It also has the strongest academic performance, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. Meanwhile, Neptune Middle School has a higher statewide ranking than the high school, placed 540 out of 743 middle schools in the state, and has a relatively strong performance in Algebra I.

However, the district as a whole struggles with test scores, with most schools performing well below the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, all schools in the district have a high 16.6% chronic absenteeism rate, which is a concerning issue. The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, suggesting a need for the district to implement strategies to improve equity and provide additional resources to underperforming schools.