Summary:
The Plainfield Public School District in New Jersey is home to 9 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement across the district.
The standout schools in the district are Frederic W. Cook Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and Emerson Community School, which also boasts strong test scores, particularly in ELA. Another high-performing school is Cedarbrook Elementary School, which stands out for its consistent performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges facing the district, with several schools struggling to meet academic standards. The district as a whole lags behind state averages in test scores, and there are wide gaps in proficiency rates between the highest and lowest performing schools. Additionally, the district has high rates of chronic absenteeism and a large proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need to address the unique challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students.
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