Summary:
The Red Bank Borough Public School District operates two schools, Red Bank Middle School and Red Bank Primary School, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The district faces significant challenges, as both schools consistently underperform on standardized assessments compared to state averages.
Red Bank Middle School's NJSLA test scores are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 34.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 53.6%. Similarly, Red Bank Primary School's 3rd grade NJSLA scores are well below state averages, with only 30% proficient or better in ELA and 31.3% in Math in 2024-2025. Both schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.9% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the district's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the schools continue to struggle academically. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, 80.13% at Red Bank Middle School and 75.3% at Red Bank Primary School in 2023-2024, suggest that the district serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the schools' academic challenges. Addressing the underlying issues and implementing effective strategies to improve student outcomes should be a top priority for the Red Bank Borough Public School District.
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