Summary:
The South River Public School District in New Jersey has only one middle school, South River Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The data shows that this school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New Jersey middle schools over the past three years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.
South River Middle School's academic achievement is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas on the NJSLA assessments. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates ranged from just 4.1% in 8th grade math to 57.5% in Algebra I, compared to state averages of 20.7% and 72.7%, respectively. The school's performance on the NJSLA-S (Science) assessment is also very low, with only 6.6% of 8th graders proficient, compared to the state average of 19%.
The data also shows that South River Middle School serves a predominantly low-income population, with 55.95% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is higher than the state's target of 10% or less. These factors may contribute to the school's persistent struggles with academic achievement and performance.
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