Summary:
Palmyra Public School District has only one middle school, Palmyra Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in Mathematics and Science. With a school ranking between 474 and 493 out of 743-752 New Jersey middle schools and a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, Palmyra Middle School faces significant challenges.
Academically, Palmyra Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) range from 41.7% to 56%, below the state average of 57-57.1%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 20.8% to 24%, compared to the state averages of 38.8% and 20.7%. The school's 8th grade Science proficiency rate is only 8.5%, well below the state average of 19%. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which can negatively impact student learning.
The challenges faced by Palmyra Middle School are not isolated to the school itself, as the Palmyra Public School District as a whole is ranked 450 out of 609 school districts in New Jersey and is rated only 1 out of 5 stars. With over 37% of Palmyra Middle School students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges that may require additional support and resources to help students overcome barriers to learning.
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