Elementary Schools in South River Public School District


Summary:

The South River Public School District in New Jersey operates two elementary schools: South River Elementary School and South River Primary School. Both schools appear to be underperforming compared to state averages, with low academic proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and low school rankings.

South River Elementary School is ranked 1036 out of 1347 New Jersey elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, ranging from 17.9% to 40.2% proficient or better. South River Primary School does not have any ranking or rating information available, but it shares a similar high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% with South River Elementary School.

The data suggests that the South River Public School District serves a predominantly low-income population, with both schools having high free and reduced lunch rates of 44.95% and 59%. Despite the relatively high spending per student at both schools, the academic outcomes do not seem to be improving, indicating potential issues with resource allocation or utilization. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for targeted interventions and improvements to address the district's underperformance and support the academic success of its students.

District Detail

 15 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882

 (732) 613-4000

SchoolDigger Rank:
543rd of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,395

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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