Summary:
The Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is the sole middle school in the Rahway Public School District, serving students in grades 7 and 8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey middle schools and struggles to meet state proficiency standards, particularly in mathematics.
The Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 58.82%, indicating the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with only 52.5% of 7th graders and 46.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 57% and 57.1%, respectively. Mathematics proficiency rates are particularly low, with only 20.9% of 7th graders and 7% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding proficiency standards, compared to the state averages of 38.8% and 20.7%.
The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% in the 2023-2024 school year is a concern and may be a contributing factor to the school's overall academic performance. While the school's spending per student was $13,603 in the 2018-2019 school year, it is unclear how these funds are being utilized and whether they are effectively supporting student learning and achievement. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and support could be crucial for improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.
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